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Published: August 2025

February 2021.  Functions of the Mental Health Commissioner transferred to the new organisation at this time. In July 2022 we adopted the name Te Hiringa Mahara to reflect the positive energy,  confidence and strength to embody who we are. The new name was celebrated as part of a brand

Published: 30 September, 2024

stage of investment for GUiNZ will provide information about the participants as they transition through puberty, adolescence, school, and into adulthood and work. Together these two sources of data will offer rich insights about causality of mental health but also broader wellbeing for children

Published: 14 February, 2023

, we call for greater involvement of rural communities (particularly rural Māori) in planning and decision-making and better understanding of the diverse needs, challenges and experiences of rural communities.”

Published: 27 January, 2022

couldn't. However, the job is not yet done. “There will be a number of reasons for these lower rates, but we are of the view that access is a particular concern, combined with a level of hesitancy and lack of trust. We have no reason to believe that a significant portion are vaccine resistant as such

Published: March 2024

through the Access and Choice programme. The decrease in service use in parts of the system is unexpected given the public reports on increasing levels of distress. We presented the data behind these findings and related measures, along with the changes we want to see happen. We also talked about future

Published: November 2025

As an independent crown entity partner of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we have prioritised engaging with tāngata whenua whānau, hapū and iwi.  We will be supported by Ngā Ringa Raupā (comprising the Director Māori Health, Principal Advisor Māori Health and Māori kaimahi) to build our authentic

Published: 28 October, 2021

access to services and supports during these challenging times, and it is important that the programme implementation continues at pace. “Recruitment into the workforce for services has been a challenge, particularly for Kaupapa Māori and Pacific services. “The Commission would like to see more

Published: 20 May, 2025

all parties in Parliament – agreed on recommendations for amendments to the Bill. The Select Committee has recommended some changes that strengthen the proposed legislation. Recommended improvements include that ‘advance directives’ and acknowledgement of the ‘dignity of risk’ are added to the guiding

Published: November 2023

Te Hiringa Mahara is part of the New Zealand public sector and must meet its obligations under the Official Information Act 1982 (the OIA). OIA requests can be addressed to us via kiaora@mhwc.govt.nz . Our policy is to proactively publish OIA responses that may be of interest to the wider public

Published: 23 July, 2024

outcomes.  Le Va Chief Executive Denise Kingi-‘Ulu’ave shared insights from her organisation, with a particular focus on what they have learned about reaching and supporting Pacific young people. She also talked about how we can better work with young people to reduce the impacts of trauma and