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Published: 24 March, 2026

commissioning approaches that support change Evaluating impact of existing and new services Recruit and upskill a broad workforce Prioritise the enabling systems Build from existing strengths and innovation, including refinement of Access and Choice. We will build on these insights to inform future

Published: 31 May, 2023

This mental health and addiction service monitoring report is the main report that monitors across the breadth of national-level data. It aims to show what is working well and what isn’t in mental health and addiction services, how this has changed over time, and advocate for improvements. This

Published: 29 August, 2023

Commission started this work, they wanted everyone to be able to have their say on how the system will monitor, measure and improve our country's mental health and wellbeing. However, due to COVID-19 they had to change their approach and target organisations that represent the people and diversity of

Published: February 2026

options for people with mild to moderate mental health and addiction needs. However, access to specialist services has decreased, with people reporting challenges accessing these services. These changes in service use are due to the increasing complexity of needs in those accessing specialist

Published: 16 June, 2022

our mental health and addiction system is important for the mental health and wellbeing of everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand. There is an opportunity now to make changes to services that will uphold people's dignity and human rights, develop and support the workforce and help rebuild trust in the

Published: 20 May, 2022

, substance, or gambling harm) as heard through He Ara Oranga," says Commission Board Chair Hayden Wano.  The Commission’s recent Te Huringa: Change and Transformation. Mental Health Service and Addiction Service Monitoring Report highlighted the need for more to be invested in

Published: 10 July, 2025

Te Hiringa Mahara hosted a webinar outlining findings from our 2025 Assessment of wellbeing for people who interact with mental health and addiction services .     Webinar - Achieving equitable wellbeing outcomes for tāngata whaiora: what we know, what needs to change recording. The

Published: 10 July, 2023

see the new mental health law based on supported decision making, and embedding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a Te Ao Māori worldview. Practices that need to change now under the current Mental Health Act 1992: We want to see a reduction in the number of applications and outcomes granted for CCTOs, and

Published: 1 December, 2022

pandemic has changed attitudes toward ageing and older people, with older people being positioned as vulnerable, less adaptable and a burden on the rest of society Older Māori, Pacific and Asian people were often highly connected within their own communities, highlighted by their ability to leverage

Published: 5 June, 2024

addiction workforce across Aotearoa New Zealand about access to services and options available.  In this report we give people the space to express their views. This includes comments on the urgency of system change which will ensure people get support where and when they need it.  There are