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Published: 25 February, 2026

addiction care when they need it,” said Karen Orsborn, Chief Executive. “We’ve got to ensure young people know where to seek help and when they do, there is capacity and workforce available to respond in a way that works for them and their circumstances. This means help is available early, with a range

Published: 5 June, 2023

communities and we call on decision-makers to support greater wellbeing by listening to Pacific peoples, involving them in decision-making, and trusting and resourcing them to support each other and their communities. Read other reports in the  Covid-19 insights series Downloads Summary Report (English) pdf, 1.2 MB Download Summary Report (English) docx, 93 KB Download Technical Report pdf, 9.5 MB Download Technical Report docx, 2.4 MB Download

Published: 2 September, 2025

study from the literature scan.  The session was chaired by Dr Barbara Disley, Te Hiringa Mahara board member. Download the Crisis responses to mental health and/or substance use: What works? A literature scan (August 2025) 

Published: 11 June, 2025

of people being seen by specialist mental health and addiction services over the last few years”. “There continues to be significant unmet need for professional help for mental health among young people, Māori, Pacific peoples and disabled adults.” “As the independent monitor of mental health and

Published: January 2026

Tools to create system change Find out how we use one of our key functions to advocate for improvements across the system. Our submissions You can find copies of our submission documents available for download here. Put an end to CCTOs Learn about how we are advocating for change from a coercive to

Published: 10 July, 2025

studying towards a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the University of Auckland’s School of Population Health. Laura Ross Kaitohu Mātaamua o te Pūnaha Toiora | Principal Advisor Wellbeing System, Te Hiringa Mahara Laura Ross is Kaitohu Mātaamua o te Pūnaha Toiora, Principal Advisor Wellbeing System at Te

Published: 13 December, 2023

to meet the needs of rangatahi and young people, deliver services that work for Māori, and  ensure anyone experiencing severe mental illness able to access care they need while having their right to choice respected.   It is alarming that rates of psychological distress among our

Published: 23 October, 2024

and carers, and other priority populations to ensure services meet their needs and preferences. We will continue to advocate for choice at all levels of the system - through policy and government resourcing, commissioning, and service delivery. By promoting choice, we are better able to ensure tāngata whaiora are supported in ways that work for them and support their recovery. Download: Acute options for mental health care insights paper

Published: 5 May, 2023

, sovereignty, independence, autonomy) is a contributor to a range of positive wellbeing outcomes for iwi, hapū, and whanau. In the face of COVID-19, Māori didn’t just respond, they built on work already done in a way that was grounded in tikanga Māori and mātauranga Māori; built on established networks and

Published: 18 August, 2022

Budget 2022 to support people in need, and want to see continuing investment in youth services, as well as in kaupapa Māori services, peer services, and other community-based specialist services. Alongside this, we would like to see the Government engage more in high-trust and collaborative community