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Published: January 2026

plan into one place.  Our Pou Rama is standing strong, grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and shining bright on who we are, our areas of focus and what we do. It is supported by our vision, our mission and our values. Whāinga Tāhuhu | Our Vision: Tū tangata mauri ora | Thriving

Published: 15 December, 2025

for a 2026 conference. TheMHS and Te Hiringa Mahara are working in partnership to run Hauora hinengaro: He ara tūroa as an annual event.   For TheMHS executive director Peter Gianfrancesco, this is about more than a conference.  “What we do, and what we have been doing for thirty

Published: July 2024

worthwhile as a response of 7 or more to the question: "Where zero is not at all worthwhile, and ten is completely worthwhile, overall, to what extent do you feel the things you do in your life are worthwhile?" 10. We define high whānau wellbeing as a response of 7 or more to the question: “where

Published: 1 October, 2020

mental health services and addiction services, what we should include in our monitoring approach, and how we should go about our monitoring work. Ninety-seven individuals and groups gave feedback through a discussion document, at lived experience focus groups, as well as hui and talanoa with Māori

Published: 5 June, 2024

to be able to respond,” Orsborn says. “Based on this new report, we now better understand what is happening across the system. Our report offers five recommendations that put the spotlight on where we can improve access and options available for people seeking support.” Downloads Kua Tīmata He Haerenga | The Journey Has Begun report June 2024 Voices report: Accompanying report to Kua Tīmata Te Haerenga June 2024   Update monitoring dashboard

Published: December 2025

informs the public about how it undertakes its functions and / or could be of interest to the wider public.  See the full policy for details of what is covered and how we do this. Te Hiringa Mahara - Proactive release of information policy [PDF 126KB]  

Published: 24 September, 2021

conversation about what it’s really going to take to meet people’s wellbeing needs. That means having a greater focus on prevention and early intervention. People in Aotearoa need to get the support we need at the right time and be supported to regain our wellbeing in our local community,” says Hayden Wano. 

Published: 22 March, 2022

, wants to see Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations upheld, investment in kaupapa Māori services, peer services, youth services, and other community-based specialist services. The Commission is also calling for a decrease in compulsory treatment orders and mental health law that does not discriminate on the

Published: 27 June, 2024

people who are disabled and those that identify as LGBTQIA+experience more discrimination, loneliness, lower trust in others, and feeling like what they do is worthwhile. Te Hiringa Mahara research looked at wellbeing data from the General Social Survey (GSS), Te Kupenga (TK), the Household Economic

Published: January 2026

barriers to wellbeing have been identified by young people between 2018 and 2022 relating to uncertain futures, racism and discrimination, social media and online harms, and challenges to whānau wellbeing and intergenerational connections. While this report does not cover all the issues faced by