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Published: 27 October, 2022

“As the Commission notes, the arrival of the Omicron variant has exposed long-standing, fundamental weaknesses in our health system.

Published: 25 June, 2020

Chair of the Initial Commission, Mr Hayden Wano, says that this report provides a check-in on areas that are progressing and offers advice for Government to consider in these early days of system transformation.

Published: 4 January, 2023

Throughout his life Mr Wano has taken every opportunity to advocate for the voices of Māori in healthcare and carries on this mahi today by ensuring Te Hiringa Mahara plays an important role in the current transformation of the health system.

Published: 17 June, 2020

This report describes progress of Government’s response to He Ara Oranga and offers advice for Government to consider in these early days of system transformation.

Published: 20 May, 2022

  "However, with $1.8 billion currently being spent annually on mental health and addiction services and the system still under extreme pressure, more is needed.

Published: 16 August, 2023

  “I am incredibly proud to have contributed to the transformation of the New Zealand mental health system through nearly 20 years of dedicated service, with my tenure at Te Hiringa Mahara being a highlight.”

Published: 2 February, 2022

 The Pae Ora Bill should not only provide an opportunity to enshrine the mental health and addiction system transformation proposed by the He Ara Oranga inquiry report in law, but also ensure that the voices of people experiencing mental distress and other challenges are heard and acted

Published: 4 September, 2023

“The report urges all parts of the system to work together, so it is heartening to see Cross-Party political support and leadership in Parliament prioritising rangatahi and young people. This needs to be sustained over the long term if we are going to achieve the transformation we need."

Published: 31 May, 2023

We need to grasp the opportunities of the reforms and accelerate transformation towards the vision laid out in He Ara Oranga .” Read the full report:  Te Huringa Tuarua 2023: Mental Health and Addiction Service Monitoring Report .

Published: 30 November, 2022

To ensure the successful long-term transformation of mental health, addiction and wellbeing services in Aotearoa, we call for a comprehensive strategy and roadmap that will provide additional mental health and addiction staff and reduce pressure on the existing workforce.