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Published: 25 June, 2026

Dr Disley has held significant roles in the mental health and addiction sector over the past 30 plus years, including being a member of the Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction in 2018.

Published: 16 June, 2022

With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive. Karen Orsborn is the chief executive for the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission. A copy of the article can be read on the New Zealand Herald website

Published: 14 September, 2026

  When it comes to continuing to lift mental health and addiction services, these efforts will be ongoing. Across the sector there is no shortage of commitment, creativity or care.

Published: 13 December, 2023

A spectrum of age-appropriate services for rangatahi and young people needs to be available to anyone regardless of where they live in Aotearoa.    We welcome services being agile and innovative to better meet the needs of diverse communities.

Published: 16 August, 2023

  “I am incredibly proud to have contributed to the transformation of the New Zealand mental health system through nearly 20 years of dedicated service, with my tenure at Te Hiringa Mahara being a highlight.”

Published: 24 July, 2024

   Of particular importance is ensuring all organisations who provide care are monitored closely with a high standard of transparency. It is only then that we can be confident that the human rights of people are recognised and protected.

Published: 25 March, 2026

  “What is equally concerning is that young people are reporting higher levels of psychological distress. “We are also seeing considerable regional variation by anyone seeking support, and this is taking too long to address.

Published: January 2024

Advancing lived experience mental health and wellbeing Find out what we're doing to amplify the voices of people with lived experience. We are committed to being a genuine, courageous and effective advocate for communities with lived experience of mental distress and addiction.

Published: 16 February, 2024

    This report comes at a time when rangatahi and young people are experiencing higher rates of mental distress and longer wait times to access support.

Published: 27 June, 2024

In 2022/23, double the number of youth, in comparison to other age groups, did not receive professional mental health support when they felt they needed it. The analysis also showed longer wait times for specialist services and decreasing rates of access for these services.