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Published: 12 June, 2024

The Leadership as a mental wellbeing system enabler: Insights on progress toward Kia Manawanui report focuses on one aspect of the ‘long-term pathway’ to transform Aotearoa’s approach to mental health and wellbeing. The purpose of this report is to provide an assessment of and insights about system

Published: 5 June, 2024

across the system, and for the first time we have make specific recommendations based on our findings. Our speakers were: Sonya Russell, Director Mental Health and Addiction System Leadership Natalie Horspool , Principal Advisor Mental Health and Addiction Sector Leadership Guy Baker , Principal

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: 14 June, 2021

announce the appointment of Karen Orsborn as Chief Executive of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission. The Board received many high-calibre applications and it’s an honour to have Karen take up this critical leadership role,” says Hayden Wano. Karen was previously Director Health Quality

Published: 16 August, 2023

growth of our lived experience and broader mental health sector networks across both countries,” she said.  Board chair Hayden Wano said “it will be sad to lose Taimi’s commitment and decades of involvement in services. She brought her whole life experience to the work of transforming our mental health and addiction system. We will miss Taimi and wish her well with this new leadership role.” 

Published: 25 March, 2026

Government’s  progress to improve access overall, there remains a long way to go when it comes to young people,” says Te Hiringa Mahara Director of Mental Health and Addiction Sector Leadership Sonya Russell. “When young people need support, we must make sure they get the help they need before

Published: 7 August, 2025

up into our system leadership role, holding the system to account and influencing the public narrative.  At the same time, we have also ensured both our Te Tauākī ki te Tiriti o Waitangi and Lived Experience position statements continue to reflect our commitment to contribute to better and

Published: 15 December, 2025

Our Chief Executive Karen Orsborn outlines the progress with the first set of recommendations made by Te Hiringa Mahara. The full report can be downloaded .  The Commission has a system oversight and leadership role that includes making recommendations, monitoring progress and holding agencies

Published: 25 July, 2023

to Jemaima for her contribution to the board, acknowledging her thought leadership, expertise and dedication.   Prior 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

Published: 20 April, 2026

, we have not seen movement in this critical area. “Behind this Bill are 5000 voices who shared their experiences during the government’s Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction back in 2018,” says Te Hiringa Mahara Director of Mental Health and Addiction Sector Leadership, Sonya Russell. “The