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Published: 15 December, 2025

licence 4.0. This means you are free to copy, distribute and adapt the material, if you attribute it to Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission and abide by the other license terms. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode    Early planning is already underway

Published: 27 June, 2024

24-year-olds experienced psychological distress. This is higher than other age groups, and it has risen over time. In 2022/23, double the number of youth, in comparison to other age groups, did not receive professional mental health support when they felt they needed it. The analysis also showed

Published: January 2026

deliberation. The Future Excellence Horizon, linked below, provided an external perspective how we could best contribute to improved mental health and wellbeing outcomes.  Strategy on a page We are a kaitiaki of mental health and wellbeing. Our objective is to contribute to better and equitable

Published: March 2024

practices under the current Mental Health Act. The Government process to repeal and replace the Act is underway, but it is likely to be years before new legislation is passed and fully implemented. We call for new law, based on supported decision making, embedding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao

Published: November 2025

Reo Māori - Māori Language Commission's "Te Mahere Reo" requirements. Whāinga Amorangi is a cross-agency work programme designed to lift the Māori Crown relations capability of the public service.  As part of its mahi to support the Crown in its Treaty obligations, Te Arawhiti created Whāinga

Published: June 2026

improvement but not for all people who need it. In future years we will undertake annual high-level monitoring through an online dashboard and data summary, to be released in 2027. Our aim is to give a clear picture of where the system is improving, where it is under strain, and where focused change is still

Published: 30 April, 2026

queer (she/her). I live with Fibromyalgia, chronic migraines and anxiety, along with other hidden disabilities. I am excited to be part of the I.Lead kaupapa, and enjoy connecting youth across Aotearoa and ensuring our voices are heard. It is often hard to find rainbow, disability, and youth-friendly

Published: 23 October, 2024

deserve in our Acute options for mental health care insights paper . While services are diverse, there are some key elements that contribute to their success. It is well known that the type of care someone experiences while in distress has a big impact on their recovery. People respond in very

Published: June 2026

What this means What decision-makers prioritise and fund shapes the outcomes people experience. This roadmap brings together a select number of clear and connected priorities to help focus effort where it can make the greatest difference. Together, these priorities would support a system that is

Published: 10 July, 2025

assessment released on 25 June is our first assessment comparing the status of wellbeing for people who interact with mental health and addiction services when compared compared to the rest of the population. It found that people who interact with mental health and addiction services experience systemic