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Published: 7 August, 2025

In July 2025 the Commission began operating under a refreshed organisational strategy that sets out how we work and what we will deliver over the next four years. Our approach is documented in our 2025-2029 Statement of Intent and 2025/26 Statement of Performance Expectations, along with a new

Published: 8 December, 2021

or community experiences positive wellbeing, they are generally engaged with society and have good quality of life and mental health. For those experiencing negative wellbeing, the reverse is often true. Our report shows that while a substantial majority are in a positive space, too many people and

Published: November 2025

As an independent Crown Entity, Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is required to publish a Statement of Intent (SOI) covering a period of four years, an annual Statement of Performance Expectations (SPE), as well as an Annual Report. Statement of Intents Statement of

Published: 6 October, 2022

good mental health and wellbeing, services and resources are important, but not enough.  People need to have their rights, dignity and tino rangatiratanga upheld; they need to feel valued and connected to their communities and their cultures; and they need skills, resilience, hope and purpose

Published: 15 December, 2025

need them, and improved data systems and prevalence insights can be woven into strategic decision-making processes. While some progress has been made, there is still more work to be done to ensure that services meet the needs of Māori and young people, with evidence consistently showing these

Published: 3 April, 2025

is highest for young people aged 15–24 years (23.6%), Māori adults (22.5%), and Pacific adults (20.5%). “We are encouraged that the programme ensures population groups with the highest levels of need are offered tailored services. This is key to the success of the programme.” “There is more work to

Published: 16 February, 2024

Recommendations in the Meeting the mental health needs of young New Zealanders report released yesterday by the Auditor General show there is a long way to go to ensure every young person who needs support can access it.  “We’ve got to do everything we can to ensure rangatahi and young people

Published: 27 June, 2023

More investment in kaupapa Māori mental health and addiction services is needed to ensure the support available meets the level of mental distress experienced by Māori. Despite funding increases over the past five years more needs to be done to achieve equitable funding. This is a

Published: 25 February, 2026

addiction care when they need it,” said Karen Orsborn, Chief Executive. “We’ve got to ensure young people know where to seek help and when they do, there is capacity and workforce available to respond in a way that works for them and their circumstances. This means help is available early, with a range

Published: February 2026

health of New Zealanders and has come a long way in a difficult environment over the last five years, we believe concerted efforts are needed to expand its reach further. The programme provides tailored services for rangatahi and young people, Māori, and Pacific peoples – aligned with the higher