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Published: 29 August, 2023

Rongo Ake is a report from the Initial Commission that assesses progress of the Government’s response to He Ara Oranga, the inquiry into mental health and addiction, addresses the question: “how is system transformation progressing?”, and asks: what progress is government making in its response to He

Published: February 2026

, anywhere, and at any time. It provides clear pathways to culturally appropriate assessment, treatment, and social support, in line with people’s needs and preferences. There is an ongoing need to expand acute options to ensure acute mental health services are accessible, acceptable, and effective. This

Published: 5 June, 2024

difficulties getting access to higher levels of care such as specialist services when needed. “If you can’t get help in one part of the system you’ll invariably turn elsewhere. For instance, emergency responses continue to see increasing mental health related calls.” “We have got to do more to ensure

Published: 4 November, 2025

culturally appropriate, trauma-informed and uphold human rights wherever people live in Aotearoa New Zealand.  The report recommendations come as a national conference on mental health, “Hauora hinengaro: He ara tūroa: Mental Health: An enduring pathway”, opens in Auckland on Wednesday 5

Published: December 2025

was undertaken by Ask Your Team in July 2025. We are now considering what steps we will take in response to the feedback received. Te Hiringa Mahara stakeholder survey results 2025 [PDF, 2.7MB] Te Hiringa Mahara stakeholder survey results 2025 [DOCX, 16MB] 2023 engagement survey summary report&nbsp

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

Published: 8 December, 2021

experience good wellbeing, most of the time. The report also found that a concerningly large minority of people and communities experience persistently poor wellbeing. “This may not come as a surprise to many, but that does not make it any less concerning,” says Board Chair, Hayden Wano. “When a person

Published: 13 December, 2023

Te Hiringa Mahara Chief Executive Karen Orsborn shares highlights from our 2022-23 Annual Report. In our second full year we have ramped up our efforts as kaitiaki of mental health and wellbeing in Aotearoa. In this short note I am sharing some of the highlights from the 2022-23 year, with our full

Published: 30 April, 2026

approach is informed by Maggie's 9 years as a community Youth Worker. Abdulla Shiblaq, Yes Disability As a community driven individual I have experience in the counselling space, analysing situations and supporting young people integrate to the community. I strive to support young disabled people to

Published: 23 October, 2024

respite, and short-stay crisis units are all examples of what could be offered. We list and cite references for more than 20 options in our insights paper. We spotlight the work of Tupu Ake, Te Waka Whaiora Trust, Taranaki Retreat, and Te Puna Wai as examples*. We acknowledge there are other examples