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  • Who we are

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    February 2021.  Functions of the Mental Health Commissioner transferred to the new organisation at this time. In July 2022 we adopted the name Te Hiringa Mahara to reflect the positive energy,  confidence and strength to embody who we are. The new name was celebrated as part of a brand

  • Karen Orsborn appointed as Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Chief Executive

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    also chaired the Initial Commission Board and says Karen brought focus and energy to the Initial Commission’s work programme, quickly building a strong, focused team and making stuff happen. “The Board has great confidence that by maintaining leadership continuity, Karen’s understanding of the history

  • Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission unveils new name 

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    The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission has a new name – Te Hiringa Mahara.   The name, Te Hiringa Mahara – Te hinengaro tūmata tōrunga pai o te whakaaro nui (Igniting minds through positive energy and thoughtfulness), was unveiled at a ceremony in Wellington today.  Board Chair

  • Our brand story

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    Karen Orsborn, spoke at the event. Highlights of the brand launch event, June 2022   Te Hiringa Mahara signifies positive energy, thoughtfulness, encouragement, confidence and strength. It inspires and ignites our inquiring and inquisitive minds, illuminating and liberating the potential within

  • Strategy on a page

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    wellbeing outcomes the people of Aotearoa New Zealand expect in the future, within the remit Te Hiringa Mahara' has: choice in service provision, holistic wellbeing, leadership, empowerment, connection and system accountability. This engagement helped us understand what we need to do to meet these expectations. The Future Excellence Horizon was completed in May 2024. Download the Future Excellence Horizon (May 2024) (PDF 262KB)

  • Hauora hinengaro: He ara tūroa 2025 conference report

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    working for people and their whānau. It was also the first time in over a decade that Australian based TheMHS Learning Network have run an event in Aotearoa New Zealand.   Bringing together over 200 people generated a lot of energy and discussion. The final session led by Ember Innovations

  • Guide to language in He Ara Āwhina

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    people to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment. Trauma informed care develops trusting relationships, respects people’s agency, provides full information and choice, and avoid shaming or punitive practises. Trauma responsive involves knowing how to support people and whānau who have

  • Ake, ake, ake – A Forever Language

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    Te Hiringa Mahara is proud to support Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2024 and the revitalisation of Te Reo Māori. Evidence shows that whānau flourish in environments where tikanga Māori and mātauranga Māori are expressed freely, te reo Māori is adopted widely from infancy, and culture and language are

  • Recent changes to our board

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    to Jemaima for her contribution to the board, acknowledging her thought leadership, expertise and dedication.   Prior to joining Te Hiringa Mahara board Jemaima contributed to the mental wellbeing of Aotearoa through her work with the Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction in 2018, and

  • Mental Health Bill

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    Download Mental Health Bill submission pdf, 284 KB Since our formation Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission has contributed to policy development to ensure Aotearoa New Zealand has mental health law based on human rights and eliminates coercive practices or reduces them to the