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Published: 1 October, 2021

As an integral part of our advocacy work, Te Hiringa Mahara often comments on and makes recommendations in response to consultation documents, regulations, draft bills, and regulations that may impact on the mental health and wellbeing of people in Aotearoa.   2025 submissions: Download

Published: May 2025

data gathered) an updated online dashboard four infographics - these provide insights into Kaupapa Māori services, youth wellbeing and mental health, and reducing coercive practices, plus provide an overview of report findings.  Kua Tīmata Te Haerenga | The Journey Has Begun downloads Our third

Published: 31 May, 2023

to see a clear strategy and roadmap to address the ongoing workforce shortages. “Coercive practices continue to be widely used, particularly for Māori and Pacific peoples. All services need to urgently address these inequities. We must keep te Tiriti o Waitangi, people and whānau at the heart

Published: 22 March, 2022

public health system, including: Primary mental health services and addiction services that are provided within a general practice including general practitioner (GP) or nurse consultations, psychological interventions, cognitive behavioural therapy, medication reviews, counselling, other psychosocial

Published: October 2023

Peer support workforce paper 2023 Read and download our Peer support workforce paper 2023 about the critical role of the peer workforce in enabling recovery, improving hope and in transforming the landscape of mental health and addiction services. Report This paper shows the critical role of the

Published: 31 May, 2023

Access and Choice programme Workforce vacancies in specialist adult mental health and addiction services have doubled between 2018 and 2022, and we want to see a clear strategy and roadmap to address growing workforce shortages Coercive practices continue to be widely used, particularly for Māori and

Published: 17 September, 2021

Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill (the Bill). Speaking on behalf of the Commission, Board member Kevin Hague, noted the Commission’s support for the Bill’s aim to ban conversion practices. “The Commission welcomes the introduction of this bill to prohibit conversion practices and supports its general

Published: 22 March, 2023

increase, and the support people need will be required for some time. We will need an immediate investment in local mental health and addiction services, which must not have a time limit on availability for people who need them.   “Social infrastructure should be prioritised – this includes

Published: 23 October, 2024

and carers, and other priority populations to ensure services meet their needs and preferences. We will continue to advocate for choice at all levels of the system - through policy and government resourcing, commissioning, and service delivery. By promoting choice, we are better able to ensure tāngata whaiora are supported in ways that work for them and support their recovery. Download: Acute options for mental health care insights paper

Published: November 2025

services Action toward improved social connectedness will support prevention and recovery from mental distress Promoting a sense of belonging and inclusivity will better support wellbeing for people who interact with services Connection to culture is an enabler for Māori mental health and wellbeing Whānau is a solution for supporting improved Māori mental health and wellbeing outcomes