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Published: 25 August, 2022

The Oversight of Oranga Tamariki System and Children and Young People’s Commission Bill, intended to strengthen the oversight of Oranga Tamariki and improve the care and support provided to young people in care, has passed its third reading in Parliament. Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and

Published: 20 May, 2022

billion currently being spent annually on mental health and addiction services and the system still under extreme pressure, more is needed.  "We believe more funding is required to achieve equity for Māori, and improve youth services, specialist services, and other areas not addressed in the

Published: June 2024

tend to experience good wellbeing, most of the time, but a concerningly large minority of people and communities experience persistently poor wellbeing There is a positive story of the growth of Māori collective strength, and oranga / wellbeing. At the same time, there continues to be a

Published: 25 February, 2026

for young people, including youth-specific crisis responses, streamlined pathways into care as well as an increased range of effective acute community options tailored for young people. It is positive to see an overall increase in access to specialist mental health and addiction services and the new

Published: November 2025

within the sector and our government partner agencies in paving pathways for strong relationships. Iwi ahi kā Te Hiringa Mahara have prioritised a relationship focus approach with local iwi in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. This region is one of the 35 iwi groups that consists of the following iwi, according to

Published: September 2023

Kia ora, tough times affect each of us differently. It’s okay to reach out if you need to or, if you’re worried about someone else, to encourage them to reach out. We all need a bit of support from time to time. If you or someone you know is struggling, we want you to know that however you or they

Published: 11 June, 2025

same ends. An important step is for the Government’s new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy to reflect this thinking.” “We can’t rely on small changes to improve outcomes for people – it will take commitment to changes across the board. We want to see outcomes achieved when we look back at the 10

Published: 5 June, 2024

higher level of care get the support they need,” says Karen Orsborn, chief executive of Te Hiringa Mahara. “It is a real step forward that a significant number of people are getting early access to help. At the same time, we continue to hear that demand is increasing and people are reporting

Published: May 2026

Our 2025 wellbeing assessment provides the first comprehensive assessment of the status of wellbeing for people who interact with mental health and addiction services. Our findings show that people who interact with services consistently face greater barriers to wellbeing than people who don’t

Published: 7 May, 2026

that helps people stay connected. “Our research with young people has highlighted the toll that climate change has on their wellbeing. Uncertainty about the future, worry about the impacts of climate change, and a lack of empowerment to improve the future all impact on the mental health of young