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Published: 14 June, 2021

“There are some great things happening at a grassroots level out in communities.  Turning the system around for our kids and youth so that they are safe, happy, and well is what gets me out of bed in the morning. It’s a huge privilege for me to serve our community through this role.”

Published: 8 September, 2026

  "Telehealth services are an essential part of the full continuum of services that support young people and adults so we are pleased to see such a swift response to the recommendations in the review," says Te Hiringa Mahara Chief Executive, Karen Orsborn.

Published: 10 July, 2023

  Te Hiringa Mahara is calling for Replacement of the law: We want to see the new mental health law based on supported decision making, and embedding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a Te Ao Māori worldview.

Published: September 2023

If you or someone you know is struggling, we want you to know that however you or they are feeling, there is someone to talk to and free help is available. People are here for you if you just want to seek advice around how to support people that you’re worried about.

Published: 3 April, 2025

The report provides: findings on what was delivered impact on people and the mental health and addiction landscape recommendations for the programme to achieve its objectives Selected key findings from the report on the use of Access and Choice services by Māori are included in a Kaupapa Māori primary

Published: August 2025

for each project or area of work that we undertake, so that we involve people with directly relevant personal experience in each project Monitoring together – the issues people share with us to inform our monitoring, and we talk to people with lived experience when we monitor wellbeing and when we monitor

Published: 4 September, 2023

Rangatahi and young people are a priority for Te Hiringa Mahara.

Published: 22 September, 2021

Hayden Wano says the Commission Board has been calling for a clear implementation plan for the direction set by He Ara Oranga and wants to see five critical areas prioritised: upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving outcomes for Māori, including community-led design of kaupapa Māori services that

Published: January 2024

Lived Experience Learn about our commitment to being an advocate for communities with lived experience of mental distress and addiction. Advocacy Learn about our advocacy work.

Published: 5 June, 2024

   You can also read the full Kua Tīmata Te Haerenga | The Journey has Begun report , accompanying Voices report or visit the updated He Ara Āwhina monitoring dashboard .