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Published: 16 June, 2026

“This report shows the system is improving in some areas, but for the people who need it most, we are losing ground,” says Te Hiringa Mahara Chief Executive Karen Orsborn.

Published: 9 March, 2023

“There were increased reports of violence and more severe violence and lockdowns made it harder for people at risk to seek help,” says Te Hiringa Mahara Chief Executive Karen Orsborn. More than 20% of young people felt unsafe in their bubble at least some of the time.

Published: 7 May, 2026

“Mental health support must be included as essential to climate response and recovery,” says Te Hiringa Mahara Chief Executive, Karen Orsborn.  “Support for those already facing inequities, such as people and whānau with lived experience of distress, is critical.

Published: 30 June, 2022

It has been developed with advice from the  Expert Advisory Group  who guided the development of He Ara Āwhina, and Ngā Ringa Raupā (internal roopū comprised of Te Hiringa Mahara Chief Advisor Māori and Māori staff).

Published: 29 June, 2023

  “There is a strong case for the peer workforce to play a greater role in supporting people experiencing mental distress or addiction,” said Te Hiringa Mahara CEO Karen Orsborn.

Published: 15 March, 2023

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Published: 5 November, 2025

In our monitoring role we will keep a close eye on this," Te Hiringa Mahara CE Karen Orsborn said. “We know that peer workers and cultural workforces can play a bigger role drawing on their lived experience.

Published: 7 August, 2025

  We held an an office hours session with our Board chair Hayden Wano, and Chief Executive, Karen Orsborn. The lunch-time session was a chance to hear about the refreshed organisational strategy, and priorities for the coming years. We answered as many as we could get through at the time.

Published: 8 June, 2023

Chief Executive Karen Orsborn.

Published: 21 March, 2024

This will be positive for both the department and people seeking help,” says Karen Orsborn, Te Hiringa Mahara | Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission CEO.