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Published: 28 August, 2024

Details of how the 2019 Wellbeing Budget Taking mental health seriously funding was spent have been made public by Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission. In a new report released today, the Commission shows that 92% of all funding allocated had been spent or committed by 30

Published: 8 June, 2022

introduction of the Government’s mental health pathway, Kia Manawanui Aotearoa. These are all important steps in transforming the mental health and addiction system, as described in He Ara Oranga: Report of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction. “The Government now has an

Published: January 2026

the forum are: National Mental Health Commission New South Wales Mental Health Commission   Queensland Mental Health Commission   Victoria Mental Health Complaints Commissioner Western Australia Mental Health Commission   Te Hiringa Mahara participates in the Oceania mental health

Published: 15 December, 2025

Our Chief Executive Karen Orsborn outlines the progress with the first set of recommendations made by Te Hiringa Mahara. The full report can be downloaded .  The Commission has a system oversight and leadership role that includes making recommendations, monitoring progress and holding agencies

Published: 16 June, 2022

, Whanganui, South Canterbury, and West Coast DHBs have all had a reduction in solitary confinement (seclusion) rates and, at times, have reached and sustained zero seclusion. Encouragingly, data from the first half of 2021 show solitary confinement rates (the number of people confined for every 1000

Published: December 2025

communities throughout the country to create impact for people with lived experience of mental health and addiction. This includes extensive engagement with mental health and addiction sector, iwi, kaupapa Māori providers, government, NGOs, government agencies, and lived experience communities.&nbsp

Published: 16 August, 2023

the new role.  “I am incredibly proud to have contributed to the transformation of the New Zealand mental health system through nearly 20 years of dedicated service, with my tenure at Te Hiringa Mahara being a highlight.”  Taimi begins her new mahi in South Australia in October, and she

Published: 20 May, 2022

Budget. This will be particularly important given the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.  "Overall, it is encouraging to see the Government continuing to follow through on the outcomes of the He Ara Oranga report and honouring its commitment to better services and support for mental wellbeing."  ENDS For further information, contact: Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission media@mhwc.govt.nz  or 021 613 723

Published: January 2026

Name Region Northland Auckland Bay of Plenty Waikato Tairāwhiti Hawke's Bay Taranaki Manawatu-Whanganui Wellington Marlborough Nelson/ Tasman West Coast Canterbury Otago Southland Other location Tell us about your interests (pick 1 or more): Lived experience Mental health and addiction system Kaupapa Māori Rangatahi and young people Wellbeing

Published: 20 May, 2025

them. That means we need to invest in what gives young people strength and resilience such as building their social capital and intergenerational connection, providing safe digital and online spaces, celebrating diversity of identities among young people and involving young people in decisions