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Published: 4 November, 2025

A robust crisis response approach is at the heart of an effective mental health and addiction system and getting that right, will have ripple effects on other parts of the mental health system.   Crisis support must be health-led, with a strong role for the lived experience workforce.

Published: 5 November, 2025

The announcement was made at the inaugural Hauora Hinengaro: He ara tūroa conference that Te Hiringa Mahara is co-hosting with TheMHS in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. The additional funding will provide for a range of crisis support services.

Published: 17 May, 2023

Young people speak out about Wellbeing: An insights report into the Wellbeing of Rangatahi Māori and other Young People in Aotearoa This report grows our collective understanding of the systems and determinants that affect rangatahi Māori and young people’s wellbeing, which in turn, influences mental

Published: 28 May, 2026

Of particular concern is the lack of funding for specialist services, where too many people are already waiting far too long to get the help they need.

Published: July 2026

The document was released in August 2024. Statement of Intent 2022-2026 - updated [PDF 2.7MB]   Statement of Intent 2022 – 2026 This document is the first Statement of Intent as Te Hiringa Mahara. It provides a four-year outlook on our strategic goals and how we will deliver them.

Published: 5 July, 2022

This has helped us to reflect on the essence of who we are and what we stand for in our te Reo name. 

Published: 30 September, 2024

New Zealand is a step closer to getting accurate information about the level of mental health need in the community. Matt Doocey, Minister for Mental Health, announced on 26 September that the Government will fund the first Child and Youth Mental Health and Addiction Prevalence survey.

Published: 15 May, 2023

What we need is to collectively and urgently ensure that there are real opportunities for young people to be involved in decisions that impact them.

Published: 23 May, 2024

“Holistic on-the-ground support is what makes the difference for Pacific families – we need to make it easier for people to access a range of services from organisations embedded in Pacific cultures” Cullen said. The extension of Whānau Ora to Pacific communities provides an example.

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