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Published: April 2024

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Published: 15 December, 2025

These have been documented in a short synthesis report: He Tirohanga o Te Ara Tūroa Bold Directions for the future of Aotearoa's Mental Health System (download link below).

Published: 5 November, 2025

This includes crisis lines which are under pressure,” Ms Orsborn said. “The current system doesn’t always work well, particularly for Māori, young people or those living rurally, so this needs to remain a real focus.” "The funding boost announced today is very positive.

Published: 25 March, 2026

“We are also seeing considerable regional variation by anyone seeking support, and this is taking too long to address. No matter where you live, you should have equitable access to services. “Today, we are again calling for renewed efforts to improve access for rangatahi and young people.

Published: 29 May, 2025

“A reported surge in methamphetamine use in the last year is likely to put further pressure on services. At a time that we need to be bolstering services, we’re seeing fewer people access addiction services.”

Published: December 2025

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Published: 8 September, 2026

  “There is a lot of work to do to implement the 16 recommendations, and we look forward to seeing concrete plans being put in place to ensure more people can access timely support.

Published: 10 July, 2025

Laura Ross Kaitohu Mātaamua o te Pūnaha Toiora | Principal Advisor Wellbeing System, Te Hiringa Mahara Laura Ross is Kaitohu Mātaamua o te Pūnaha Toiora, Principal Advisor Wellbeing System at Te Hiringa Mahara.

Published: April 2026

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Published: 14 September, 2026

 My experience has reinforced that consistent progress requires real commitment and high levels of accountability.  We must have visibility of both the money and the mix and levels of staffing, then monitor what difference these make.