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Published: 22 September, 2021

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission welcomes today’s release of Kia Manawanui Aotearoa(external link), the government’s long-term pathway to mental wellbeing, by Minister of Health, Hon Andrew Little.

Published: 14 June, 2021

The Chair of the Commission Board, Hayden Wano, has today announced the appointment of its new Tumu Whakarae - Chief Executive for the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission.

Published: 16 February, 2024

We welcomed recommendations in the Auditor General's report Meeting the mental health needs of young New Zealanders report released on 15 February 2024.

Published: 10 October, 2022

October 22 - Our first report in the COVID-19 insights series provides analysis to better understand how mental health has been reflected in media coverage of COVID-19 in Aotearoa.

Published: 4 September, 2023

Mahara. We are advocating for: Expand access to youth mental health and addiction services in all localities Reduce the number of rangatahi Māori and young people admitted to adult in-patient mental health services to zero A focus on addressing the drivers of wellbeing for rangatahi and young

Published: 15 May, 2023

The mental health and wellbeing of rangatahi Māori and young people is one of the most important issues we can focus on today.

Published: March 2024

See our closed consultations here.

Published: 18 August, 2022

Transforming the mental health and addiction system must remain a priority as Aotearoa New Zealand continues to deal with the fallout from the pandemic, writes Karen Orsborn.