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Published: 25 March, 2026

“We know that timely care is critical as the effects of mental distress can follow them through their lives, sometimes causing devastating effects for them and their whānau down the track.

Published: May 2026

Our He Ara Oranga wellbeing outcomes framework brings these together in an aspirational vision of twelve wellbeing outcomes, which we can useto understand people's wellbeing and to see how this is changing over time.

Published: January 2026

Our postal address is: Te Hiringa Mahara, DX Box SP22502, Wellington. For media queries, contact  media@mhwc.govt.nz  or call 021 613 723. For recruitment queries, contact  hr@mhwc.govt.nz  or call 021 431 658.

Published: January 2026

Her recent career is marked by senior roles as a statutory decision maker in both countries, and as a chief executive for a large NGO in the mental health and addiction sector in this country (Te Pou).

Published: 2 September, 2024

King Tūheitia was a great unifier of people, with his call for ‘Kotahitanga’, unity, as the way for us all. Kotahitanga is his legacy. A great inspiration and leader to Māoridom through the mana of his words and all his work.

Published: 4 January, 2023

The award reflects Mr Wano’s 40 years-plus health sector experience in mental health, community and medical services, as well as his numerous (health and non-health) governance roles and his role as Board Chair since our establishment.

Published: 17 September, 2021

Hague says it is critical to get the definition right so that there is clear guidance around what is deemed unlawful practice.

Published: 19 August, 2026

He joined the board in February 2022, and recently had his term extend through to 2030.   In addition to his role with Te Hiringa Mahara, Tuari is Chair of the New Zealand Drug Foundation, former Chair of Needle Exchange Services Trust (NEST), and is a Board member of Te Rau Ora.

Published: 27 September, 2024

He is involved in a variety of rural industry and community initiatives, including currently chairing Federated Farmers. Wayne farms with his family in Golden Bay.    At the next meeting of the Board in October, Wayne will be welcomed and begin his five-year term.

Published: 25 June, 2026

The current chair Hayden Wano is standing down in July. The independent crown entity’s new chairperson is Dr Barbara Disley, and Dr Kelly Feng has been appointed as a new board member.