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Published: January 2026

He has an extensive background in the Māori health, education and justice sectors with more than 30 years experience in Māori alcohol and drug and mental health services, as a clinician, and manager.

Published: 23 October, 2024

Jamie Allen, the founder of Taranaki Retreat, explains this concept using the language of a “window of opportunity”: seeing crisis as a moment in time where there is an opportunity for tāngata whaiora and their supporters to address what is leading to the distress and to find alternative and sustainable

Published: 10 March, 2026

As digital experts, young people are best placed to articulate the challenges they face online and the changes that will help to keep them safe. This is what they want from their families, from decision makers and from government.

Published: 5 November, 2025

This is a step in the right direction. We look forward to seeing where support will be extended to, and the timeframes. In our monitoring role we will keep a close eye on this," Te Hiringa Mahara CE Karen Orsborn said.

Published: May 2026

This report makes two recommendations on what needs to happen to improve crisis responses in both the short term and the longer term.  Our key findings include: Crisis services are hard to navigate, fragmented and patchy, and many people don’t get the help they need.

Published: 15 December, 2025

While we acknowledge the complexity of this challenge, there is an opportunity to follow through on the work and insights from Te Aka Whai Ora to improve access and responsiveness of mental health and addiction services for Māori and whānau.

Published: January 2026

    Wellbeing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic This eighth (and final) report draws on the previous seven reports in the COVID-19 series, and wider research to highlight the wellbeing impacts of the pandemic, and to learn from them.

Published: 17 May, 2023

“Ultimately, we want rangatahi Māori and young people to have the best possible care, give them hope for their future, and to avoid any potential harm that may occur when admitted to adult services.

Published: November 2025

Kia Manawanui was released in 2021 and it is timely for Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission to consider if the right foundations have been put in place to deliver the medium and long-term changes.

Published: 29 August, 2023

However, due to COVID-19 they had to change their approach and target organisations that represent the people and diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand. The consultation involved over 150 groups, organisations and individuals.