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Published: September 2023

realised Healing, growth and being resilient Being connected and valued Having hope and purpose Read and download our He Ara Oranga wellbeing outcomes framework summary [PDF 1.8 MB] The framework is also intended as a shared framework, which can be used by many people and organisations that play a part

Published: 1 May, 2023

some Government and community responses were valuable, but more should be done to empower communities, provide a range of safe accessible supports, and monitor and research family and sexual violence. To help members of some of Aotearoa New Zealand's communities stay safe and secure in the face of

Published: 13 December, 2022

positioned in media as vulnerable and less adaptable.  “Older people have contributed greatly through the pandemic, often coping, thriving, and supporting others. Kaumātua worked hard to maintain connections with their communities and whānau in a variety of different ways.” “Kaumātua were at the

Published: 3 December, 2025

commits to funding a planned programme of work to collect mental health and addiction prevalence data by June 2025, to enable improved services and ensure value for money.    Each of the recommendations had a completion date of 30 June 2025.    This report assesses the

Published: 31 May, 2023

Access and Choice programme Workforce vacancies in specialist adult mental health and addiction services have doubled between 2018 and 2022, and we want to see a clear strategy and roadmap to address growing workforce shortages Coercive practices continue to be widely used, particularly for Māori and

Published: 31 May, 2023

to experience long waiting times to access specialist services. Our young people deserve better,” says Te Hiringa Mahara Board Chair Hayden Wano. “The workforce has grown for specialist adult mental health and addiction services over the last five years, but workforce vacancies have doubled. We want

Published: 15 May, 2023

people in Aotearoa New Zealand feel they are facing an uncertain future with inherited social, economic, and environmental challenges. “Young people are the future generation, leaders, and valuable members of our communities. They are also navigating unique challenges to previous generations, from

Published: 9 March, 2023

broad range of community-based organisations, including Whānau Ora providers, women’s refuges, and Māori wardens. “However, while government and community responses were and are valuable, more should be done to empower communities, provide a range of safe accessible supports, and monitor and research family and sexual violence.”

Published: 25 March, 2026

variation by anyone seeking support, and this is taking too long to address. No matter where you live, you should have equitable access to services. “Today, we are again calling for renewed efforts to improve access for rangatahi and young people. This must be a priority, with targeted action and

Published: 3 April, 2025

  At the five- year mark, the Access and Choice Programme has proved to be a valuable addition to the mental health, addiction and wellbeing support services available to people throughout the country. Today Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission released a report that