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Published: 20 May, 2025

Parliament in a process known as the Committee of the Whole House. We would like to see the Bill go further to uphold people’s human rights and freedom of choice and reduce the use of coercive practices. We would welcome consideration of alternative approaches to support people’s voluntary engagement with

Published: 23 May, 2024

organisations embedded in Pacific cultures” Cullen said. The extension of Whānau Ora to Pacific communities provides an example. These services work with families to identify and achieve their ambitions for education, health, financial freedom, community connection, and community resilience. A major

Published: January 2026

Disability Commissioner (HDC). People who have concerns about the care they or others have experienced at a mental health or addiction service should contact the Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service or make a complaint to the HDC. The Advocacy Service can help people with concerns about a provider or service – call them on freephone 0800 555 050 or visit their website  to email or live chat.

Published: 18 August, 2022

 approaches, giving NGOs, iwi, and other organisations the freedom to support their communities in the way that works best for them. Having access to the right kinds of support that work for different populations will be important to maintaining and improving wellbeing. Beyond improving access

Published: 16 June, 2022

available across the country. We don't need to wait for new legislation to see care approached differently and coercive practices reduced. Coercive practices include: community treatment orders, where a person may be medicated without consent and have their freedom of movement curtailed; and

Published: January 2026

Meet the Te Hiringa Mahara Board.

Published: April 2026

Data about mental health and addiction services in Aotearoa New Zealand

Updated: 16 April 2026.