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Call for a National Mental Health Crisis System
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NewsThe current system doesn’t always work well for Māori, young people or those living rurally in particular,” said Karen Orsborn, Chief Executive of Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission.
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Improving crisis responses across Aotearoa New Zealand webinar
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NewsTe Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission held a webinar on what's needed to improve crisis responses across Aotearoa New Zealand on Monday 1 December 2025.
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Te Hiringa Mahara announces appointment of new Deputy Chair
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NewsA new Deputy Chair has been appointed to Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission board. Existing board member Tuari Potiki was recently welcomed to this position. “We are thrilled that Tuari has stepped into the Deputy Chair role.
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He mihi aroha: Kiingi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII
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NewsHayden Wano, Board Chair on behalf of all the Board and staff Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission
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Mental health report reveals concerning rise in coercive practices
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NewsThe care people and their whānau receive must be respectful, equitable, uphold their rights and focus on their wellbeing," says Sonya Russell.
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Board Chair Hayden Wano receives New Year Honour for services to Māori health
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NewsAs kaitiaki (guardian) of mental health and wellbeing, Te Hiringa Mahara works to ensure the voices of Māori and tāngata whaiora (people with lived experience of distress and addiction, substance, or gambling harm) can be heard and given prominence.
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Recent changes to our board
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NewsPrior to joining Te Hiringa Mahara board Jemaima contributed to the mental wellbeing of Aotearoa through her work with the Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction in 2018, and the subsequent ground-breaking He Ara Oranga report.
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Mental health system still falling short for young people and Māori, new report shows
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NewsIntroduction to the 2026 system performance monitoring report Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission - says improvements in Aotearoa New Zealand’s mental health and addiction system must come faster to meet the rising need for young people and Māori.
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Bigger role for mental health and addiction peer support workforce called for
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NewsThe significant contribution made by peer support workers in the mental health and addiction system is highlighted in a new insights paper released today by Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission.
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Peer mental support role in EDs is a positive move
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NewsThis will be positive for both the department and people seeking help,” says Karen Orsborn, Te Hiringa Mahara | Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission CEO.