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Published: July 2024

portion of 15-year-olds who felt that they belonged at school GSS     GSS   PISA Having what is needed The proportion of households with 15 to 24-year-olds present that said their income was enough or more than enough to meet their everyday needs HES Having one’s rights and dignity

Published: 16 June, 2026

This report assesses how the mental health and addiction system is performing to improve mental health and wellbeing outcomes for tāngata whaiora and whānau. Progress is reported on six key system shifts that, taken together, would transform the mental health and addiction system. The six shifts

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: 15 April, 2026

A once‑in‑a‑decade Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy has been released for public consultation, and Te Hiringa Mahara is calling on New Zealanders to help shape the final document. The strategy will set the direction for mental health and wellbeing across Aotearoa for more than a decade, making

Published: 18 February, 2025

publish further information in the coming months. We will also be monitoring progress with the recommendations we made in 2024,” Karen Orsborn said. “Ultimately, we want to see improved access to specialist services and this needs to be a top priority.” The factsheet released today is part of broader

Published: 24 June, 2026

Aotearoa, while the mental health and addiction system struggles to keep pace with people’s needs. 'While progress has been made in recent years, change is not happening fast enough, especially for young people and Māori,' says Te Hiringa Mahara Chief Executive Karen Orsborn. 'This roadmap is designed

Published: 29 May, 2025

New analysis shows a 10.5% reduction in the number of people accessing addiction treatment services over the last five years raising concerns about whether there is sufficient capacity to respond to an increase in demand.  “Recent reports show drug use has increased, yet over the past five

Published: 4 July, 2024

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

Published: 16 June, 2026

needs and the needs of their whānau. “This report shows the system is improving in some areas, but for the people who need it most, we are losing ground,” says Te Hiringa Mahara Chief Executive Karen Orsborn.   “There are signs of progress across the system, however of the six focus areas we

Published: 15 March, 2023

with lived experience of distress or addiction, and priority populations Immediate support should be provided to community groups, especially marae, as these entities are integral to supporting wellbeing It is crucial to re-establish infrastructure that supports connection and communities, ensuring