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Published: 10 March, 2026

environment, as we work to foster healthy and sustainable digital environments for our rangatahi and young people. (First published on 5 March 2026) Read our submission to the Education and Workforce Select Committee Inquiry into the harm young New Zealanders encounter online, and the roles that Government, business, and society should play in addressing those harms (July 2025)  (PDF 1.7MB)

Published: 6 October, 2022

A narrow focus on mental health may prevent us from understanding the broader wellbeing impacts of COVID-19 in Aotearoa, Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission - has found in its first report on the impact of the pandemic on wellbeing. “For people to flourish and experience

Published: April 2026

This dashboard pulls together data about many aspects of New Zealand’s mental health and addiction services. This includes a wide range of measures covering primary and specialist services, including community and inpatient services. The dashboard is available for use by anyone interested in

Published: 3 April, 2025

Analyst, Te Hiringa Mahara. The session was co-hosted by Maraea Johns, Kaitohu Hauora Māori | Director Māori Health; and Sonya Russell, Kaiwhakahaere Hauora Hinengaro, Waranga | Director Mental Health and Addiction Sector Leadership, Te Hiringa Mahara.  When: 12 - 1 pm, Wednesday 16 April 2025 You can download a copy of the presentation shared during the webinar. Download Access and choice at 5 years webinar presentation pdf, 4.1 MB Download

Published: 24 September, 2021

Mostly on track, but more to do – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission calls for greater focus to address barriers to accessing mental health support The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission has welcomed the release of the Department of Prime Minster and Cabinet’s  Implementation Unit Mid

Published: 22 March, 2022

Reo summary 2022 pdf, 147 KB Download Te Huringa: Change and Transformation English summary 2022 pdf, 169 KB Download Braille - Summary of Te Huringa: Change and Transformation brf, 5 KB Download Audio - Summary of Te Huringa: Change and Transformation mp3, 2.4 MB Download Large Print Summary of Te Huringa: Change and Transformation docx, 43 KB Download

Published: January 2026

work, check out current vacancies and apply for them, or register your interest in future job opportunities. For recruitment queries, contact hr@mhwc.govt.nz or call us on 021 431 658. How to apply To apply for a role, click on the position you are interested in, then download the position description

Published: 31 July, 2023

  Te Hiringa Mahara hosted a webinar on understanding wellbeing for rangatahi and young people on Wednesday 26 July. Our programme inlcuded the following four speakers: Principal Advisor, Katie Sherriff, shares insights from our youth wellbeing insights report, including calls to action

Published: 3 December, 2025

, particularly ensuring that services meet the needs of population groups who are not always been well served by mental health and addiction services — Māori and young people.   Downloads Assessment of progress - implementation of Kua Tīmata Te Haerenga recommendations report pdf, 404 KB Download Assessment of progress - implementation of Kua Tīmata Te Haerenga recommendations docx, 440 KB Download

Published: 22 September, 2021

Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission welcomes release of Kia Manawanui as we lead our agenda to support transformation The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission welcomes today’s release of Kia Manawanui Aotearoa , the government’s long-term pathway to mental wellbeing, by Minister of Health, Hon