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Published: 30 November, 2022

Hayden Wano. “These reports provide us with an opportunity to see where progress is being made, not only in access to services but also in having the opportunity to have genuine service choice. There are more services and capacity in previously under-supported areas, growth in Kaupapa Māori services

Published: 22 March, 2022

and addiction, substance, or gambling harm) can be heard and given prominence. “While there is much to do, this report is also an opportunity for us to acknowledge some examples of genuine progress. Service volumes have been maintained during the pandemic and there is evidence of growing

Published: 2 February, 2022

we get the foundation right, now. A proper foundation will ensure that people’s lived experiences of mental distress and challenges are heard upfront and robustly challenge the fairness of the existing system”, says Wano. “The Bill could say a lot more about mental health, addiction and

Published: 22 May, 2026

people; what matters to them, what concerns them, and what they feel about the future here in Aotearoa New Zealand. In 2023, our youth wellbeing insights report identified four key ‘barriers to wellbeing’ - things that get in the way of being well - for young people across the motu. Those centred

Published: June 2026

period from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025. This annual report is the last under our 2022-2026 Statement of Intent. Central to our work is our continued commitment to making a positive difference through using the insights generated from our system monitoring. Annual Report 2024 - 2025 [PDF 1.4MB] &nbsp

Published: March 2026

development of primary responses to mental health and substance use needs. Think tank participants were: Kevin Hague, Hayden Wano, Karen Orsborn, Sonya Russell (Te Hiringa Mahara), Bryan Betty (General Practice NZ), Darryl Bishop (Ember Korowai Takatini), David Codyre (Tamaki Health), Glynis Sandland

Published: 24 September, 2021

-term Review  on the Government’s progress following its $1.9 billion investment into mental health. “While the overall picture shows progress has been made and initiatives are on track, we support the report’s call for steps to be taken to speed up delivery in certain areas so that everything

Published: March 2024

and DHB sector, including General Manager of mental health for Counties Manukau DHB. She has also had senior management roles in public health, women’s health, and child health, and executive roles in strategic planning and funding in Australia and Aotearoa. Angela Boswell, Senior Policy Advisor

Published: February 2026

16 April 2025 we hosted a webinar to discuss the Access and Choice programme report findings. Panel members were: Carole Koha, Leilani and Genevieve Obbeek. Watch the recording. Webinar Earlier monitoring This is the third and final monitoring report that Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and

Published: 8 December, 2021

or community experiences positive wellbeing, they are generally engaged with society and have good quality of life and mental health. For those experiencing negative wellbeing, the reverse is often true. Our report shows that while a substantial majority are in a positive space, too many people and