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Published: December 2025

   Te Hiringa Mahara is now reporting on the answer to the question: How much has been achieved towards the recommendations set out in Kua Tīmata Te Haerenga | The Journey Has Begun for completion by 30 June 2025?

Published: 24 July, 2024

This time is for the people who have experienced abuse and harm when they were in care and for recognising the lifelong after effects this has caused.

Published: 17 June, 2020

“He Ara Oranga called upon leaders to transform the mental health and addiction sector so that we’re supporting a wellbeing system – one that responds to peoples’ unique needs, no matter who they are or where they live,” says Mr Wano.

Published: 27 September, 2024

Wayne has been active promoting mental health and wellbeing in the rural community for many years. He is a former Board Member and current Advisor for Golden Bay Mental Health Services and Residential Treatment Facility – Te Whare Mahana.

Published: April 2026

The dashboard is available for use by anyone interested in understanding what is happening in New Zealand’s mental health and addiction system. This dashboard sits alongside He Ara Āwhina monitoring framework and reports.

Published: 25 July, 2023

It is through Jemaima's significant contribution over our first two years that we are in the strong position we are today.  A new member has been appointed to the board. Dr Barbara Disley is joining the board for a three-year term.

Published: January 2026

Our advocacy focuses on: The collective interests of people who experience mental distress or addiction, and the people, including whānau, who support them Improving mental health and addiction services Approaches to mental health and wellbeing. 

Published: May 2026

and whānau have access to information about what they can expect when they are experiencing crisis, regardless of where they live ensure that responses match the patterns of demand, with comparable quality and timeliness in the evenings and weekends. 2.

Published: January 2026

The Advocacy Service can help people with concerns about a provider or service – call them on freephone 0800 555 050 or visit their website  to email or live chat.

Published: February 2026

The Bill’s second half retains substituted decision-making roles and processes that are largely unchanged from the current Act (such as a responsible clinician and a court hearing as the model for applications and orders for compulsory care). Implementing the new law The system is under pressure.