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Published: 5 June, 2024

There remains much more to do to ensure that those needing a higher level of care get the support they need,” says Karen Orsborn, chief executive of Te Hiringa Mahara. “It is a real step forward that a significant number of people are getting early access to help.

Published: 30 November, 2022

“We are past the halfway point of the programme, and now is a good time to pause and reflect on whether the investment into community and primary care is paying the dividends identified in He Ara Oranga ,” says Te Hiringa Mahara Chair Hayden Wano.

Published: May 2026

We continue to see the impact of workforce shortages, and are concerned about challenges of coordination and consistency of care for tāngata whaiora.

Published: 8 June, 2023

Throughout the worse periods of the pandemic, Pacific people drew on their connections to provide flexible and practical support to each other – support like trustworthy and accessible public health information, access to health care, food and care packages, and spiritual and social help.

Published: 28 October, 2021

We also want youth services prioritised and delivered in ways and settings that are acceptable and accessible to young people.

Published: 26 August, 2025

Together, these findings affirm that the most effective crisis responses are timely, non-coercive, culturally safe, and connected to wider systems of care, ensuring tāngata whaiora and whānau receive the right support at the right time.

Published: 20 April, 2026

“While some changes don’t need to wait for the law to pass, the updated law will set a new standard for care. Delays are putting the intended commencement date, currently set for July 2027, at risk.

Published: 29 June, 2023

Key findings in the paper include:  The peer support approach and values are critical to transforming models of care and addressing wider workforce shortages.

Published: 3 April, 2025

In addition, a literature scan that explores approaches to primary mental health care in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally has also been published.

Published: February 2026

  Key findings in the paper include: The peer support approach and its values are critical to transforming models of care and addressing wider workforce shortages.