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Published: February 2026

, which is for everyone: Equity Participation and leadership Access and options Safety and rights Connected care Effectiveness These two perspectives work together, for instance, the shared perspective also applies to Māori. They are not direct translations of each other, but weave together reflecting

Published: 22 September, 2021

in their local communities increasing equity for priority groups - those communities that we know disproportionately experience mental distress and addiction working alongside people with lived experience of mental distress to repeal and replace the Mental Health Act - ensuring that all legislation

Published: 24 June, 2026

to help decision-makers focus effort and investment where it can make the greatest difference, so people and whānau can get support earlier, closer to home, and in ways that work for them.' 'The mental health system cannot solve these issues on its own, but it must play its part well.' 'The roadmap

Published: 27 June, 2023

The report provides an overview of investment into kaupapa Māori mental health and addiction services, sheds light on the significant disparities faced by Māori in mental health outcomes, and calls for the need for change to address these inequities.  It was released on 27 June 2023. Despite

Published: 16 June, 2026

practice. Māori continue to experience these practices at a higher rate than any other group. We also want to see action toward not having young people admitted into adult units. “A fair, robust mental health system is one that works for everyone. For us to achieve that, we must see strong leadership, targeted action where need is greatest, and a more coordinated response to the wider drivers of mental distress,” says Ms Orsborn.

Published: 19 April, 2024

Te Hiringa Mahara supports the introduction of a Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy that will fall under the existing Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act. The law will be amended to bring into being a new strategy. Submissions on the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) (Improving Mental Health Outcomes

Published: January 2026

in Aotearoa is addressed in a number reports.  See our wellbeing monitoring reports Notable reports include: Young people speak out about Wellbeing: An insights report into the Wellbeing of Rangatahi Māori and other Young People in Aotearoa Exercising rangatiratanga during the COVID-19 pandemic

Published: 25 July, 2023

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

Published: 8 June, 2022

introduction of the Government’s mental health pathway, Kia Manawanui Aotearoa. These are all important steps in transforming the mental health and addiction system, as described in He Ara Oranga: Report of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction. “The Government now has an

Published: February 2024

no identifiable information in the report. Also, at the end of the online form there is space for people to add their email address. This is for people who are interested in follow-up work for this project, contributing to any other Te Hiringa Mahara project, or going into the draw for the four