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Published: 29 May, 2025

For those seeking support from a specialist addiction service, the wait is getting longer.”  “There is a strong case for increased investment in addiction services,” Sonya Russell said.

Published: 18 August, 2022

Experience from past downturns shows us that more economically vulnerable populations, including people with a health condition, disability or mental health diagnosis, tend to recover more slowly from employment shocks.

Published: 25 June, 2020

“Overall, our findings are relatively consistent across all four initial priorities; progress is happening, and communities are leading change from the front.

Published: 14 August, 2026

    Expect an honest look at what rangatahi and young people want from mental health services, and discussions on key mental health and wellbeing issues for young people today. Youth voice will be woven through the entire day.

Published: 13 December, 2023

Te Hiringa Mahara Chief Executive Karen Orsborn shares highlights from our 2022-23 Annual Report. In our second full year we have ramped up our efforts as kaitiaki of mental health and wellbeing in Aotearoa.

Published: 10 December, 2020

 This function was transferred from the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 to the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission when it was established on 9 February 2021.

Published: 27 July, 2021

  Recently, our Chief Executive, Karen Orsborn, had a chat with Gladys Hartson from Pasifika Wire  - a news and podcast site for Pacific peoples in Aotearoa.  The story  and podcast interview was published late yesterday.

Published: 25 June, 2026

She joined during the establishment phase and has built the organisation up from scratch. I am very pleased she recently agreed to extend her term at the helm for another three years.”

Published: 2 September, 2024

  Our deepest sympathies to all his whānau, his people of Tainui, iwi from across the motu and indeed the world. King Tūheitia was a great unifier of people, with his call for ‘Kotahitanga’, unity, as the way for us all. Kotahitanga is his legacy.

Published: 27 September, 2024

From 2022 to 2024 Wayne was a member of the Primary Industry Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy Group. He is involved in a variety of rural industry and community initiatives, including currently chairing Federated Farmers. Wayne farms with his family in Golden Bay.