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Published: 4 September, 2023

should be able to access the right support where and when they need,” says Karen Orsborn, Te Hiringa Mahara chief executive.  “We only need to acknowledge increasing levels of distress, and the many well-known barriers to wellbeing, to understand that much more needs to be done to support young

Published: 15 May, 2023

The mental health and wellbeing of rangatahi Māori and young people is one of the most important issues we can focus on today. We only need to acknowledge increasing levels of distress, and the many well-known barriers to wellbeing, to understand that much more needs to be done to support young

Published: 28 May, 2026

Zealand health report, released this month, 61% of New Zealanders say mental health is the biggest health issue facing the country. This Budget does little to ease those concerns. "A cornerstone of a well-functioning mental health system is making sure support is available long before people reach

Published: February 2026

Access and Choice Programme report 2025 downloads Download the full Access and Choice Programme: Monitoring report on progress and achievements at five years, Kaupapa Māori primary mental health services infographic, summary and literature scan. Report Access and Choice Programme report webinar On

Published: 4 November, 2025

system either supports someone or fails them. It’s that important.”  “We need to build a system that supports people when and where they need it. The current system doesn’t always work well for Māori, young people or those living rurally in particular,” said Karen Orsborn, Chief Executive of Te

Published: April 2026

Māori and a shared perspective, producing 12 domains in total. Through the dashboard we can publish up-to-date data and make it more widely accessible than previously.    Using the dashboard The data is presented in an easy-to-use visual format. For many of the measures, you can dig

Published: 27 October, 2022

and Te Hiringa Mahara highlight that some service users still experienced barriers to treatment, and too many of those who seek help do not receive the care that they need. The use of compulsory treatment and seclusion remains high and inequitable. “We support the Commission’s report being used by

Published: 22 May, 2026

and natural world as central to their wellbeing, identity, and sense of connection. Aotearoa has already seen the impact of significant, climate-charged weather events in recent years, months, and even weeks. Those experiences do not end when the immediate emergency is over. They can leave lasting

Published: January 2026

plan into one place.  Our Pou Rama is standing strong, grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and shining bright on who we are, our areas of focus and what we do. It is supported by our vision, our mission and our values. Whāinga Tāhuhu | Our Vision: Tū tangata mauri ora | Thriving

Published: March 2024

questions show there is more work to do to improve practice. This includes taking more time for decision making and involving whānau, family and other supporters in planning with tāngata whaiora. During this webinar, we shared our key findings and discussed the changes we want to see happen to shift