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Published: 10 December, 2020

1994 to the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission when it was established on 9 February 2021. Feedback was sought on three foundational questions to help the Initial Commission shape expectations for, and the approach to, the He Ara Āwhina service-level monitoring framework. The closing date for

Published: 4 January, 2023

Te Hiringa Mahara congratulates our Board Chair Hayden Wano on being made a Companion of the Queen’s Service Order in the New Year’s Honours List 2023, for his service to Māori health. The award reflects Mr Wano’s 40 years-plus health sector experience in mental health, community and medical

Published: 12 September, 2023

data shows webinar When: 12:00pm-12:45pm Thursday, 12 October 2023 Increasing service options for Māori webinar When: 12:00pm-12:45pm Thursday, 19 October 2023 We encourage you to join us to be part of the conversation. We’ll set aside time for questions and discussion. You can either email questions

Published: 1 November, 2023

Read [PDF 2.9 MB] Focus Group Questions - Easy Read [PDF 1.6 MB] Consent Form - Easy Read [PDF 2.3 MB] Watch our access to mental health and addiction services videos in New Zealand Sign Language: Participation Information  Focus Group Questions Consent Form

Published: March 2026

paper. The paper documents the discussion which answered two provocative questions: What does the primary care landscape need to look like? How do we get there? This discussion followed the release in April 2025 of our final monitoring report on the Access and Choice programme. During development of

Published: April 2024

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Published: 30 April, 2026

queer (she/her). I live with Fibromyalgia, chronic migraines and anxiety, along with other hidden disabilities. I am excited to be part of the I.Lead kaupapa, and enjoy connecting youth across Aotearoa and ensuring our voices are heard. It is often hard to find rainbow, disability, and youth-friendly

Published: January 2026

District Health Board. Tuari has worked at Te Rito Arahi (Māori Alcohol and Drug Service, Christchurch), the Community Alcohol and Drug Service (CADS) Christchurch, and was co-ordinator of Te Aroha o Te Hau Angiangi, the Taha Māori Programme at Queen Mary Hospital, Hanmer Springs. He has an

Published: March 2024

focus is on clinical review (application) and the court hearing (outcome) as formal substitute decision-making practices under the Act. These voices raise questions about the extent to which people are involved and participate meaningfully in clinical reviews and court hearings under the Act. Such

Published: January 2026

Mental health and wellbeing is a global issue and Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission connects with other global entities. Te Hiringa Mahara is a member of the Australasian Joint Mental Health Commissioner Forum with the Australian national and state Commissions. Members of