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Published: 13 December, 2023

We have continued to focus on building our capability to act as an effective leader, monitor and advocate. A highlight for the team last year was a noho marae hosted by Te Āti Awa. We are planning further wananga in the coming year.  This is a short snapshot of our journey over the past year.

Published: 3 December, 2025

 They were: Health NZ develops a mental health and addiction workforce plan to address service capacity and workforce shortages by June 2025 (inclusive of clinical, peer and cultural workforces, Māori and lived experience leadership, and across primary, community, and specialist services).

Published: 30 September, 2026

People with lived experience consistently describe the trauma they experience and the loss of trust in services as a result," says Te Hiringa Mahara Director of Mental Health and Addiction Sector Leadership, Sonya Russell.

Published: 12 September, 2023

  Earlier this year, we released Te Huringa Tuarua 2023, a suite of connected reports: a summary report as well as three focus reports on kaupapa Māori services, lived experience of Compulsory Community Treatment Orders and admission of young people to adult inpatient services.

Published: 14 February, 2023

Around 16% of the population live in rural areas, and around 35% in total live outside of large urban areas - these figures are higher for Māori. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted and exacerbated pre-existing challenges and has had large impacts on these communities.

Published: August 2026

early signs of distress, Te Hiringa Mahara has published an Effectiveness review and Evidence brief.

Published: May 2026

Leadership as a mental wellbeing system enabler report This insights report focuses on leadership actions under Kia Manawanui, a ‘long-term pathway’ to transform Aotearoa’s approach to mental health and wellbeing. Published June 2024.

Published: 1 December, 2021

We are currently in the important stage of mahi (work) to develop the methods and measures for how we will monitor and assess the mental health and addiction system.

Published: 6 October, 2022

Many communities across Aotearoa engaged in opportunities to improve wellbeing for themselves and others. This was supported by connectedness and belonging, clear leadership, innovative practices, and collaboration with and between services and government agencies.

Published: 20 April, 2026

“Behind this Bill are 5000 voices who shared their experiences during the government’s Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction back in 2018,” says Te Hiringa Mahara Director of Mental Health and Addiction Sector Leadership, Sonya Russell.