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Published: 19 April, 2024

Submissions on the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) (Improving Mental Health Outcomes) Amendment Bill are currently being considered by the Health Select Committee.

Published: 23 July, 2024

Denise is a former member of the Suicide Prevention Mortality Review Committee; she currently Chairs a network of Pasifika psychologists called Pasifikology and is a member of the Mental Health reference group for the Abuse in Care, Royal Commission of Inquiry and the Psychology Professional Advisory

Published: 2 February, 2022

Speaking after the hearing, the Chair of the Commission Hayden Wano welcomed the opportunity to present on changes currently proposed by the Bill, and advocated strongly for addressing persistent inequities existing within the system and meeting the needs of people who are underserved by the system.

Published: April 2024

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Published: September 2023

For urgent help, mental health crisis services, or medical advice Phone your local Mental Health Crisis Assessment Team  if you are concerned about a person’s immediate safety. Stay with the person and help them to keep safe until support arrives.

Published: 22 September, 2021

“We understand the urgent need for action. The Commission will provide insights and advice on what works well and bring people together to make it happen. Whānau and communities want to see things moving forward – the need at a local level is now.

Published: 30 April, 2026

Amy is also currently completing a master's degree in political science at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington. Outside of her work and study, she enjoys spending time curled up on the couch with a good book.

Published: 28 October, 2021

This is of considerable importance and would benefit from more urgent and dedicated focus.” Greater prioritisation implementing flexible, holistic services in a range of settings for Māori and Pacific peoples is needed, says Wano.

Published: January 2026

He is currently Chair of the New Zealand Drug Foundation, former Chair of Needle Exchange Services Trust (NEST), and is a Board member of Te Rau Ora (a Māori health workforce development organisation).

Published: 20 May, 2025

Youth-focused mental health services are important as young people are currently facing longer wait times for specialist mental health and addiction services.