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Published: 13 December, 2023

.   Everybody wants to focus on the ground improvements, yet we do need to be clear we are heading in the right direction and scarce resources are well targeted. The new Minister should mandate a mental health and wellbeing strategy through the Pae Ora / Healthy Futures Act, add a mental health

Published: 7 August, 2025

Following the release of our new organisational strategy, we ran an an office hours session with Board chair Hayden Wano, and Chief Executive, Karen Orsborn. This was held on 20 August 2025.

Published: 23 July, 2024

violence on future wellbeing.  The session was chaired by Dr Ella Cullen, Director Wellbeing System Leadership and Insights, Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission. Webinar resources: Pacific people's wellbeing outcomes webinar presentation (by Matt Bloomer) (PDF 1.1MB) Speaker details  Matt

Published: 23 May, 2024

access to education opportunities, appropriate housing, and adequate incomes,” said report lead Dr Ella Cullen, Te Hiringa Mahara Director Wellbeing System Leadership and Insights. “We know that improved mental health and wellbeing for people is driven by things that are out of their control. One

Published: 11 May, 2023

Mahara Director Māori, Maraea Johns.   “Māori wellbeing is often referred to as being collective, and exercising rangatiratanga (self-determination, sovereignty, independence, autonomy) is a contributor to a range of positive wellbeing outcomes for iwi, hapū, and whānau.” In the face of COVID

Published: 6 October, 2022

for the future,” says Dr. Filipo Katavake-McGrath, Te Hiringa Mahara Director of Wellbeing System Leadership and Insights. “Just because these wellbeing dimensions are less tangible, does not mean that they are less influential in creating stress and distress. In fact, understanding the real impacts

Published: March 2024

workforce. We also shared the changes we want to see happen to realise the potential of the peer support workforce, including those across different levels of our health system. Who will be presenting: Tanya Maloney, Director Mental Health and Addiction System Leadership In her role, Tanya provides

Published: January 2026

In 2025 we finalised an updated organisational strategy. This covers the four years to 2029 and sets out how we will achieve our vision and mission. The 2025-2029 Statement of Intent reflects this refreshed direction. Agreement to a new strategy followed a thorough review process, consultation and

Published: 22 September, 2021

, and bringing focus to the right things, meaningful change can happen on the ground.” Hayden Wano says the Commission Board has been calling for a clear implementation plan for the direction set by He Ara Oranga and wants to see five critical areas prioritised: upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and

Published: 14 June, 2021

announce the appointment of Karen Orsborn as Chief Executive of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission. The Board received many high-calibre applications and it’s an honour to have Karen take up this critical leadership role,” says Hayden Wano. Karen was previously Director Health Quality