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Published: 1 November, 2022

The He Ara Āwhina co-development phase ran from March 2021 to June 2022. A draft version of He Ara Āwhina went out for public consultation for six weeks from 8 March to 19 April 2022. We supported many ways for people to share feedback such as via email, LinkedIn, mail, voice message

Published: 25 March, 2026

Following the release of the Government’s latest targets data this morning, Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is renewing its calls for increased urgency to improve access to services for young people. “While we are encouraged by workforce growth and acknowledge the

Published: January 2026

  The mental health and wellbeing of rangatahi Māori and young people is one of the most important issues we can focus on today. More needs to be done to support rangatahi Māori and young peoples’ mental health and wellbeing. What are we advocating for? Rangatahi Māori and young people must

Published: February 2026

about many aspects of Aotearoa New Zealand’s mental health and addiction system. Service monitoring data summaries | May 2025 Two new data summaries provide updated data on access and trends for mental health and addiction services, with the second one focused on addiction specialist services

Published: 5 November, 2025

developed by June 2027.  "A cohesive national approach will set out what is needed and where to supplement services. The challenge is to connect services up for people who need it wherever they live. This includes crisis lines which are under pressure,” Ms Orsborn said. “The current system

Published: 11 June, 2025

mental health and addiction system to realise the vision set out in He Ara Oranga. All six shifts are grounded in the experience of people with living and lived experience of mental distress and addictions. The shifts call for a mental health and addiction system that: Realises the potential of

Published: 6 October, 2022

for the future,” says Dr. Filipo Katavake-McGrath, Te Hiringa Mahara Director of Wellbeing System Leadership and Insights. “Just because these wellbeing dimensions are less tangible, does not mean that they are less influential in creating stress and distress. In fact, understanding the real impacts

Published: 28 May, 2026

choose from. "We are pleased to see the investment into reducing online harms for young people announced today and acknowledge what it will achieve. We hope this investment reflects youth-led solutions, investment in education and a strong rigorous regulation on platforms and content. "The longer we put

Published: January 2026

alone. There are many ways that you can support our advocacy: Sign up for updates from us to learn more about what we are doing Have your say when we monitor mental health and addiction services Attend our webinars Invite us to meet with you or speak at upcoming events by emailing kiaora@mhwc.govt.nz

Published: 31 May, 2023

for action to address the challenges faced by mental health and addiction services. It shows that fewer people have used specialist services, primary mental health initiatives, telehealth and online services than in the previous year. As a result of substantial investment, people are accessing new