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Published: 5 June, 2024

across the system, and for the first time we have make specific recommendations based on our findings. Our speakers were: Sonya Russell, Director Mental Health and Addiction System Leadership Natalie Horspool , Principal Advisor Mental Health and Addiction Sector Leadership Guy Baker , Principal

Published: 1 December, 2021

readily available. We established a Technical Advisory Network (TAN) to provide advice and expertise of methods, measures, data sources and data gaps. This group was active during 2022 and had a diverse membership that covered the broad scope of He Ara Āwhina, priority groups, and experience of both

Published: 29 August, 2023

The  He Ara Oranga wellbeing outcomes framework  is a conceptual framework that describes an aspirational vision of 'what good looks like' in the future. It is a holistic wellbeing framework that focuses on wellbeing for all and is also relevant to those with lived experience of mental

Published: 10 July, 2023

see the new mental health law based on supported decision making, and embedding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a Te Ao Māori worldview. Practices that need to change now under the current Mental Health Act 1992: We want to see a reduction in the number of applications and outcomes granted for CCTOs, and

Published: 5 June, 2023

communities and we call on decision-makers to support greater wellbeing by listening to Pacific peoples, involving them in decision-making, and trusting and resourcing them to support each other and their communities. Read other reports in the  Covid-19 insights series Downloads Summary Report (English) pdf, 1.2 MB Download Summary Report (English) docx, 93 KB Download Technical Report pdf, 9.5 MB Download Technical Report docx, 2.4 MB Download

Published: 4 January, 2023

services, as well as his numerous (health and non-health) governance roles and his role as Board Chair since our establishment. Throughout his life Mr Wano has taken every opportunity to advocate for the voices of Māori in healthcare and carries on this mahi today by ensuring Te Hiringa Mahara plays an

Published: 17 June, 2020

The Mental Health Commissioner has today released a report , providing insights about mental health and addiction services. Chair of the Initial Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission, Mr Hayden Wano, says that this report is timely and signals how Government can enhance the response to He Ara

Published: July 2024

But there has been deterioration in youth mental wellbeing and determinants of wellbeing in recent years. Compared to older age groups, young people fared worse on several determinants of wellbeing. There are systemic inequities for disabled and LGBTQIA+ young people. Māori self-determination is

Published: January 2026

recovering from other crises, like Cyclone Gabrielle. Find out more about COVID-19 and supporting wellbeing after a crisis    COVID-19 and safety in the home In this report, we show that the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns led to an increase in reports of violence and harm in the home, with

Published: December 2025

This is where you can read and download any additional corporate documents, such as our annual engagement survey summary report. Annual engagement survey summary report As a Commission with a system leadership role we work hard to build and maintain genuine relationships with a range of people and