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  • Meet our Lived Experience Advisors

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    Mahara in June 2025 as Kaitohutohu Wheako Whānau Māori | Principal Advisor Whānau Māori Lived Experience. Previously I have worked in a variety of policy and operational roles across the health system, including at Te Aka Whai Ora | the Māori Health Authority, Te Whatu Ora | Health NZ, and Manatū

  • Congratulations to Taimi Allan on new role as SA Mental Health Commissioner

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    We extend warm congratulations to board member Taimi Allan who has been appointed as Mental Health Commissioner of South Australia.   The SA Commissioner plays a significant leadership role working to strengthen the mental wellbeing of South Australians. This is a role that Taimi is very

  • Wellbeing

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    use findings from the NZ Health Survey 2024/2025. Published February 2026. Te Rau Tira Wellbeing outcomes report Te Rau Tira report introduces our vision to improve wellbeing for communities in Aotearoa New Zealand. It was released on December 2021. Wellbeing assessment: People who interact with

  • Mental health and addiction targets welcomed

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    The announcement of targets to address wait times and workforce pressures across the mental health and addiction system has been welcomed by Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission. “Access to appropriate services when and where they are needed is very important to people seeking

  • Covid-19 Insights Series - Impact of COVID-19 on wellbeing of older people in Aotearoa New Zealand

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    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

  • Put an end to CCTOs

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    . Why is this important? People in Aotearoa experiencing significant mental distress continue to be subject to coercive practices despite evidence there is no therapeutic value.  Practices like Compulsory Community Treatment Orders or seclusion, are enabled by: outdated mental health law (the Mental

  • Our monitoring dashboard

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    through Vote Health sourced through many agencies. There are 76 measures in the dashboard. The most recent data available is for the financial year 1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024. The list of the 76 measures, data source, and what part of the framework they can be found in is available here (XSL 29KB) . We

  • Youth wellbeing insights

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    Aotearoa This report grows our collective understanding of the systems and determinants that affect rangatahi Māori and young people’s wellbeing, which in turn, influences mental health. It elevates the voices of young people and draws from their experiences and expertise. Four common themes of

  • Who we are

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    being an organisation grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Our Tauākī ki te Tiriti guides our work to improve mental health and wellbeing outcomes for Māori and whānau. This is front and centre of who we are and what we do.  We are committed to prioritising the voices of people who experience mental

  • Work with us

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    , inclusive, and welcoming workplace for LGBTTQIA+ people. You can find out more about how you can apply your skills and experience to our work, check out current vacancies and apply for them, or register your interest in future job opportunities. For recruitment queries, contact hr@mhwc.govt.nz or call