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Published: 1 December, 2022

Te Hiringa Mahara is producing a series of short reports during 2022 and 2023 to add our collective understanding of the wellbeing impacts of the pandemic and to provide key insights on wellbeing areas or populations of focus. Impact of COVID-19 on wellbeing of older people in Aotearoa New Zealand

Published: 23 October, 2024

respite, and short-stay crisis units are all examples of what could be offered. We list and cite references for more than 20 options in our insights paper. We spotlight the work of Tupu Ake, Te Waka Whaiora Trust, Taranaki Retreat, and Te Puna Wai as examples*. We acknowledge there are other examples

Published: 13 December, 2023

people. As we work to fulfil our responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we have established relationships with iwi ahi kā, including Te Ati Awa, Taranaki Whānui and Ngāti Toa Rangatira.   Over the course of the year, we had 373 engagements with priority populations, with a focus on

Published: 11 May, 2023

Māori-led initiatives played a key role in protecting the health and wellbeing of communities, supporting connection with individuals and whānau, and sharing information and resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is according to today’s Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing

Published: 8 December, 2021

experience of poor wellbeing. It reflects what people say matters to them. Importantly, our framework brings together a te ao Māori view and a shared perspective view,” says Hayden Wano. Te Rau Tira introduces the Commission’s vision to improve wellbeing for communities in Aotearoa. “We want to see

Published: 7 May, 2026

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. Further, timely access to mental health and addiction services should

Published: 29 March, 2023

Te Hiringa Mahara hosted a webinar on supporting wellbeing after a crisis, such as pandemics or natural disasters, on 6 April 2023 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm.  You can watch the full webinar below. Speakers: Matthew Bloomer, Director Wellbeing System Leadership, Te Hiringa Mahara Karen Orsborn, Chief Executive Officer, Te Hiringa Mahara Dr Claire Achmad, Chief Executive Officer, Social Service Providers Aoteaora.

Published: 20 May, 2022

move in the right direction towards addressing issues raised in our recent Te Huringa report and transforming the system toward the vision of He Ara Oranga. The focus of this investment is aligned with the voices of Māori and tāngata whaiora (people with lived experience of distress and addiction

Published: 21 March, 2024

be supported while they wait. This will be positive for both the department and people seeking help,” says Karen Orsborn, Te Hiringa Mahara | Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission CEO.   “Getting care from a Peer Support Specialist at the ED department can help reduce the distress that

Published: 9 April, 2025

move ahead when they are ready. In areas where improvements can be introduced now, there is the opportunity for people in need to be better supported by a health response. People need to have confidence in the plans and implementation approach.  It is important that NZ Police and HealthNZ Te Whatu