About this item

Issue date:
12 December 2025
Status:
Current
Corporate Author:
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
Document date:
31 May 2025
Type:
Report
Topic:
Māori health, Mental health
Location:
National
Copyright status:

© Crown Copyright, Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

Hāpaitia: Supporting and Strengthening Māori Mental Health Specialist Services in Aotearoa New Zealand, was a project intended to understand the state of specialist mental health care, and identify exemplary models of care and areas for improvement. It was carried out by the Oranga Hinengaro team within Te Aka Whai Ora prior to its disestablishment in June 2024.

This report details the findings and recommendations arising from Hāpaitia.