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Published: 20 May, 2025

In this article Sonya Russell, Director Mental Health and Addiction Sector Leadership, outlines progress by Parliament to repeal and replace the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992.  With its 17 April report on the Mental Health Bill, the Health Select Committee has

Published: January 2026

community care, mental health and addiction services, and aged care. Karen has also held roles as National Lead for Elective Services and Group Manager Funding at the Ministry of Health, as well as operational roles in a District Health Board. Karen is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Health

Published: 13 December, 2023

young people aged 15-24 years have more than quadrupled in the last 10 years. When compared to other countries young people in Aotearoa New Zealand are faring poorly. They are navigating unique challenges to previous generations, from climate change, cost of living pressures, inequality, and

Published: January 2026

, for the Health Quality and Safety Commission, Te Tahu Hauora. As New Zealand’s Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner for six years and Australia’s Aged Care Complaints Commissioner for eight, Rae provided strategic leadership in advocating for patient rights, driving improvements in care

Published: 30 June, 2022

people’s explanations of terms, we have included a reference acknowledging their work.  Find more information about the He Ara Āwhina framework here . Read and download our guide to language in He Ara Āwhina below: Guide to language in He Ara Āwhina [PDF, 1.3 MB] Guide to language in He

Published: April 2026

services | Pūrongo arotahi ratonga taiohi - Te whakauru i ngā taiohi ki ngā ratonga hauora hinengaro pakeke ā-hōhipera - 17 May 2023 This report is the first of a series of monitoring reports that Te Hiringa Mahara is publishing in 2023. It examines the trends in admitting young people (aged 12 to

Published: 6 July, 2026

Russell, Director Mental Health and Addiction Sector Leadership. "Importantly, through implementation of the law we expect to see a reduction in the use of coercive practices and support for better outcomes for people and those who support them." "We are pleased to see that people under 18 cannot be held

Published: July 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. Statement of Intent 2022 - 2026 [PDF 1.05MB]  Statement of Intent 2020 – 2024 We

Published: 25 June, 2026

The composition of the Board of Te Hiringa Mahara – Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is changing. The current chair Hayden Wano is standing down in July. The new chairperson is Dr Barbara Disley, and Kelly Feng has been appointed as a new board member.

Published: June 2026

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