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Published: 15 December, 2025

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Published: 25 June, 2026

Reflecting back over his term Mr Wano says that the organisation has had a big impact in the five and a half years it has been around. “During my time as Chair I’ve been proud to work with a Board that’s actively fulfilled its legislative mandate.

Published: 5 November, 2025

In our monitoring role we will keep a close eye on this," Te Hiringa Mahara CE Karen Orsborn said. “We know that peer workers and cultural workforces can play a bigger role drawing on their lived experience.

Published: 8 December, 2021

Our report shows that while a substantial majority are in a positive space, too many people and their communities are not. “As a country, we need to address this.

Published: 13 December, 2023

Having a workforce equipped to handle the challenges across all population groups is a top priority. We are calling for a detailed workforce plan to reduce clinical vacancies, and create a greater role for peer support, lived experience and cultural workforces.

Published: 20 May, 2025

Our 2024 assessment of youth mental health and wellbeing paints a picture of a system that continues to marginalise young people, especially young people with lived experience of mental distress and addiction.

Published: 29 May, 2025

For those seeking support from a specialist addiction service, the wait is getting longer.”  “There is a strong case for increased investment in addiction services,” Sonya Russell said.

Published: 9 April, 2025

On 8 April the NZ Police and Health NZ made a joint announcement about Mental Health Response Changes.  With Phase One complete, the agencies Phase Two will now start from 14 April with both agencies agreeing to a staged implementation across districts.

Published: 13 December, 2022

While not being able to participate in tangihanga was a particularly difficult challenge for Māori kaumātua, they had a key role in adapting tikanga to offset the impact of COVID-19. “The pandemic has taught us lessons for future crises and supporting wellbeing in general.

Published: 7 August, 2025

Our approach is documented in our 2025-2029 Statement of Intent and 2025/26 Statement of Performance Expectations, along with a new Strategy on a page. Since our establishment in February 2021, we have continued to act in our role as a kaitiaki of mental health, addiction and wellbeing.