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Published: 14 February, 2023

To keep the momentum going, we call for greater involvement of rural communities (particularly rural Māori) in planning and decision-making and better understanding of the diverse needs, challenges and experiences of rural communities.”

Published: 14 June, 2021

  “With her broad experience and deep understanding of how the health system works, Karen will bring fresh eyes to this part of the sector.

Published: 8 December, 2021

People called for this understanding to be embedded within our mental health and addiction system, our wider health and social system, and at every level of society. “The wellbeing of each of us should be the concern of all of us.

Published: August 2026

We were established as a result of He Ara Oranga, the 2018 inquiry into mental health and addiction, as an independent Crown entity at arms-length from the government of the day.

Published: 16 August, 2023

  “Over the years, I have passionately advocated for the greater incorporation of lived wisdom and innovation within the mental health sector and have been proud to see the importance of both grow within the sector,” Taimi said on acceptance of the new role.

Published: 16 June, 2022

Such practices are enabled by outdated mental health law, a lack of recognition of people's expertise to manage their own distress, and a lack of safe, accessible community-based options for acute care and crisis support.

Published: 10 July, 2025

  He is actively studying towards a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the University of Auckland’s School of Population Health.

Published: 22 August, 2024

The report provides: Definitions of acute services Current picture of service access Visions for acute care Evidence of what works Examples that demonstrate the success and benefits of alternative models to acute inpatient care.

Published: February 2026

This was the highest percentage of any age group. 23.8% of Pacific adults (about 69,000 people) and 22.5% of Māori adults (about 147,000 people) experienced high or very high psychological distress.

Published: 30 June, 2022

Trauma informed approaches are aware of power relations and create opportunities for people to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment.