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Published: 25 August, 2022

that determine their wellbeing, as we work towards long-term transformation of mental health, addiction and wellbeing systems in Aotearoa New Zealand.” The numbers of young people involved are significant, he said.  “There are 4,800 children and young people currently in the care and protection

Published: 14 May, 2026

In this new report we have sought to identify the factors that are associated with improved mental wellbeing outcomes for people who interact with mental health and addiction services. The analysis shows that good self-reported health, a bundle of social connection factors and material wellbeing

Published: 28 August, 2024

to Budget 2022 from all 13 responsible government agencies. The specific areas funding was used for is detailed in the report. The key findings of the report show that 92% of the 2019 Wellbeing Budget $1.96 billion funding allocated had been spent or committed by 30 June 2023: 29 initiatives received

Published: 8 June, 2023

Pacific peoples’ connection – to family, community, culture and faith – has been a key source of strength and resilience in the pandemic. This is according to today’s Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report  Pacific connectedness and wellbeing in the pandemic&nbsp

Published: January 2026

social media Connection to whānau and culture develops cultural resilience, which is integral to wellbeing and needs to be supported and fostered. Community support, ongoing mentorship and guidance was discussed by young people to be pillars in equipping them to navigate life. System leaders, agencies

Published: 23 May, 2024

peoples.  This will require increased and concerted effort across all government agencies, and ongoing leadership from the Ministry for Pacific Peoples and Pacific leaders,” Cullen added. Despite these challenges, however, we also report that Pacific families are a continued source of wellbeing for

Published: 5 July, 2022

Hiringa Mahara (positive energy and thoughtfulness) with agencies across the system to support, transform, guide, and monitor a mental health and wellbeing system that prioritises wellbeing and that has people and whānau at its heart."

Published: 11 May, 2023

Māori-led initiatives played a key role in protecting the health and wellbeing of communities, supporting connection with individuals and whānau, and sharing information and resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is according to today’s Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing

Published: May 2026

who interact with their services.  This latest report will help us prioritise our future assessments, reporting, recommendations and advocacy – and will help government agencies and other bodies to prioritise their own efforts. We are planning further work bringing together agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders with tāngata whaiora to shape ongoing effort to support wellbeing and mental health outcomes – and to monitor the results.

Published: January 2026

Hiringa Mahara officially unveiled its new name at a ceremony in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington on 5 July 2022. Hayden Wano, Chair of Te Hiringa Mahara Board, Sharon Shea from our Expert Advisory Group, representatives from our creative partner agency, iwi ahi kā and Te Hiringa Mahara Chief Executive