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Published: February 2026

Report Co-development phase - public consultation feedback Read more about our He Ara Āwhina co-development phase. Report He Ara Āwhina development journey Read more about our He Ara Āwhina development journey.

Published: 2 September, 2025

The session provided an overview of the literature scan and featured speakers showcasing examples of crisis response in practice, including in peer-led services and co-response teams.

Published: 1 October, 2020

We established an Expert Advisory Group (EAG) to guide the development of the He Ara Āwhina framework, following on from the  co-define phase  for the framework from October 2020 to February 2021.

Published: 1 October, 2020

We produced a summary report of this co-define phase. In response to the co-define phase feedback, we have developed the He Ara Āwhina framework to monitor and assess the mental health and addiction system as a whole, not just the services that people receive.

Published: 4 November, 2025

In some districts there are co-response teams delivering health-led crisis support, a crisis café, peers in ED and after hours 0800 crisis line, whereas in some areas, options are limited.”

Published: 3 April, 2025

The session was co-hosted by Maraea Johns, Kaitohu Hauora Māori | Director Māori Health; and Sonya Russell, Kaiwhakahaere Hauora Hinengaro, Waranga | Director Mental Health and Addiction Sector Leadership, Te Hiringa Mahara.

Published: June 2026

A national crisis response system, including nationwide access to 24/7 phone-based crisis support, crisis cafes, co-response teams and peer support in EDs. A growing workforce, especially lived experience, and Māori leadership.

Published: 24 March, 2025

The TheMHS Learning Network and Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission are partnering together to bring you a jam-packed day full of expert discussions, inspiration, and co-learning.

Published: 30 April, 2026

  “The review shows young people need a range of support options, and services work best when young people co-design them and lead the way. It also highlights the value of culturally appropriate approaches, and practical steps to make proven models easier to implement.”

Published: 13 December, 2023

One of the promising things we’re seeing is mental health services co-locating with other health and social supports to meet young people where they’re at.