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Published: 27 October, 2022

and Te Hiringa Mahara highlight that some service users still experienced barriers to treatment, and too many of those who seek help do not receive the care that they need. The use of compulsory treatment and seclusion remains high and inequitable. “We support the Commission’s report being used by

Published: 30 November, 2022

Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission, which has been released today. The  Access and Choice Programme: Report on the first three years   and its accompanying Improving access and choice for youth   report look at the first three years of the rollout since funds were

Published: 3 April, 2025

do for the programme to reach its full potential. We have noted some regional variations, and the number being seen falls short of the goal of 325,000 people,” Ms Orsborn said. “While the programme has positive impacts, to be fully realised there needs to be focused effort. This will take greater

Published: August 2025

being an organisation grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Our Tauākī ki te Tiriti guides our work to improve mental health and wellbeing outcomes for Māori and whānau. This is front and centre of who we are and what we do.  We are committed to prioritising the voices of people who experience mental

Published: 9 April, 2026

monitoring products and provide curated information on mental health and wellbeing for use by interested stakeholders and complements our other reporting. The 13 measures in this Summary Set provide an overview across the breadth of He Ara Āwhina monitoring framework. A key role for Te Hiringa

Published: 28 October, 2021

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission (the Commission) has today released its independent report into the progress of the  Access and Choice Programme  being developed and implemented under the leadership of the Ministry of Health. The programme, developed in response to

Published: 22 May, 2026

people; what matters to them, what concerns them, and what they feel about the future here in Aotearoa New Zealand. In 2023, our youth wellbeing insights report identified four key ‘barriers to wellbeing’ - things that get in the way of being well - for young people across the motu. Those centred

Published: 25 February, 2026

of options and is responsive. “We have been told by young people about the challenges they face gaining access to support.  Not being able to access services can have devastating consequences for them and their whānau. Ensuring support is available when it’s most needed can reduce the lifelong

Published: 14 May, 2026

In this new report we have sought to identify the factors that are associated with improved mental wellbeing outcomes for people who interact with mental health and addiction services. The analysis shows that good self-reported health, a bundle of social connection factors and material wellbeing

Published: January 2026

. Advancing mental health and wellbeing outcomes for people with lived experience of mental distress and addiction. Improved performance of the mental health and addiction system. Ko tā mātou mahi / We will: Inspire – be an independent system leader, being a champion for positive change and fostering hope