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Published: 15 December, 2025

months we have followed up on our recommendations in Kua Tīmata Te Haerenga. The Assessment of progress report released recently summarises the information provided by Health NZ and government agencies and includes commentary from Te Hiringa Mahara on the progress made so far. This report shows

Published: 30 September, 2024

use conditions and the distribution among our young population is welcomed, we also advocate for collection of information about wellbeing and what gives children and young people strength. Wellbeing more broadly considers determinant factors and other sources of individual and family capability

Published: February 2026

represent the important issues raised by communities during the mental health and addiction inquiry as well as our development and engagement processes. An  Expert Advisory Group (EAG)  of external contributors provided oversight and advice throughout the development of He Ara Āwhina. We

Published: 21 March, 2024

across the system.  “We need to step back and look at the system as a whole. We are asking what more can be done to provide a range of options when people are acutely distressed. We need to make sure support is readily accessible when people are first looking for help,” Ms Orsborn said.&nbsp

Published: May 2026

over a five-year period, from January 2020 to December 2024. It examines how the current crisis response system is functioning, provides insights into the pathways people and whānau navigate when experiencing crisis, and defines what a good crisis response system could look like. We recommend

Published: February 2026

system performance monitoring report | June 2025 This report provides a shared view of what a good mental health and addiction system looks like, offering six key system shifts to drive real change and deliver better outcomes. He Ara Āwhina dashboard update | June 2025 This dashboard pulls together data

Published: 5 November, 2025

was made at the inaugural Hauora Hinengaro: He ara tūroa conference that Te Hiringa Mahara is co-hosting with TheMHS in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. The additional funding will provide for a range of crisis support services. Funding an 40 additional frontline clinical staff for crisis assessment and

Published: 29 October, 2024

strategy . We will let the Minister know what we hope to see in the new strategy, and provide advice on how we expect to see people with lived experience of mental distress and addiction, the broad mental health workforce, and voices of communities sought out, heard, and represented in the strategy

Published: January 2026

addiction services. These complaints are managed by the Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC). People who have concerns about the care they or others have experienced at a mental health or addiction service should contact the Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service or make

Published: 8 April, 2026

Consultation by the Ministry of Health on the first, national Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy began on 8 April 2026. We would like everyone to share their views and make their voices heard. Te Hiringa Mahara has provided independent advice to the Minister for Mental Health on the development