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Published: 1 November, 2022

, video, online survey forms, and online meetings to ensure the framework and six-week consultation process was accessible as possible to everyone, especially our priority population groups. During our public consultation process we received over 260 submissions across all priority population groups

Published: 1 November, 2023

A big thank you to everyone who gave us feedback on their journey accessing mental health and addiction services. We received over 300 responses through the data collection that we ran in November. This is now closed. We wanted to hear from people seeking help with mental distress or addiction: If

Published: January 2026

information to respond to your complaint may involve others. If this is the case we will let you know and the timeframes may be extended. You will always be advised in writing when your complaint has been received. Our commitment to resolving your complaint All complaints are taken seriously and handled

Published: December 2025

was undertaken by Ask Your Team in July 2025. We are now considering what steps we will take in response to the feedback received. Te Hiringa Mahara stakeholder survey results 2025 [PDF, 2.7MB] Te Hiringa Mahara stakeholder survey results 2025 [DOCX, 16MB] 2023 engagement survey summary report&nbsp

Published: 20 April, 2026

. “The message was received loud and clear; the current Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992 is outdated and in need of a review. Repealing and replacing the law is one of 40 recommendations made in the Inquiry report. “While some changes don’t need to wait for the law to pass

Published: 28 August, 2024

of resources is underpinned by a long-term vision and strategy. Investment is still needed to sustain and scale up current and new initiatives in priority areas,” Ms Orsborn said. The Commission received data about the status of the funding allocated for mental health and addiction initiatives in Budget 2019

Published: 30 September, 2024

the Growing up in NZ study (GUiNZ) by Minister for Social Development Louise Upston on 19 September 2024. New Zealand's largest contemporary longitudinal study of child development, hosted and led by the University of Auckland, now has received $16.4 million of government funding until 2028. This next

Published: February 2026

paper highlights peer-led, community-based, and Kaupapa Māori services as these types of services show positive outcomes and are well received by people who need acute care. These alternative options have some key features that resonate with those with lived experience. Tāngata whaiora felt supported

Published: 18 August, 2022

of their contracts. This has created an opportunity to provide support to people who may not have received it otherwise. However, while access to specialist services has not changed since the beginning of the pandemic, the Ministry of Health has reported people experiencing increased levels of

Published: 14 June, 2021

announce the appointment of Karen Orsborn as Chief Executive of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission. The Board received many high-calibre applications and it’s an honour to have Karen take up this critical leadership role,” says Hayden Wano. Karen was previously Director Health Quality