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Published: 21 March, 2024

   “People who are experiencing mental distress who arrive at an emergency department will be supported while they wait. This will be positive for both the department and people seeking help,” says Karen Orsborn, Te Hiringa Mahara | Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission CEO.

Published: January 2026

Establishing an organisation with responsibility for mental health and wellbeing was one of the recommendations accepted by government.  

Published: 1 October, 2020

The voices of Māori and tāngata whaiora are crucial  in assessing whether services, and approaches to wellbeing, are meeting the needs of people and communities.

Published: December 2025

This is where you can read and download any additional corporate documents, such as our annual engagement survey summary report.

Published: February 2026

Read and download How the He Ara Oranga and He Ara Āwhina frameworks work together [PDF 2.3 MB] Two perspectives and the system aspirations There are two perspectives in He Ara Āwhina that describe what an ideal mental health and addiction system looks like: Te Ao Māori perspective, which was developed

Published: 4 January, 2023

Throughout his life Mr Wano has taken every opportunity to advocate for the voices of Māori in healthcare and carries on this mahi today by ensuring Te Hiringa Mahara plays an important role in the current transformation of the health system.

Published: 23 May, 2024

“We know that improved mental health and wellbeing for people is driven by things that are out of their control. One example is adequate household income – Pacific young people are putting their learning on hold to support their families due to rising cost of living.

Published: 22 March, 2023

   “Social infrastructure should be prioritised – this includes ensuring local social hubs, such as marae and libraries, are up and running; putting face-to-face supports such as carer and social worker visits in place; opening schools; and ensuring the community services and volunteers

Published: 24 June, 2026

 Adopting this is an important step toward a system that better meets people’s needs. Read the roadmap This one-hour session is being hosted by our outgoing Board chair Hayden Wano, and Chief Executive, Karen Orsborn.

Published: August 2025

what is happening in the mental health and addiction system Value and utilise lived experience by drawing on lived expertise by drawing on lived experience wisdom.