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Published: 17 June, 2020

– progress has been made in response to He Ara Oranga, but there is a lot of work to do before people on the ground can see change.” “He Ara Oranga called upon leaders to transform the mental health and addiction sector so that we’re supporting a wellbeing system – one that responds to peoples’ unique needs

Published: 13 December, 2023

is a responsive mental health and addiction system where those that are most impacted by mental distress get the right support. This needs to be specific to the unique needs of communities, particularly those who already experience disadvantage. And support needs to be available when it is required

Published: April 2026

, inclusive, and welcoming workplace for LGBTTQIA+ people. You can find out more about how you can apply your skills and experience to our work, check out current vacancies and apply for them, or register your interest in future job opportunities. For recruitment queries, contact hr@mhwc.govt.nz or call

Published: January 2026

work, check out current vacancies and apply for them, or register your interest in future job opportunities. For recruitment queries, contact hr@mhwc.govt.nz or call us on 021 431 658. How to apply To apply for a role, click on the position you are interested in, then download the position description

Published: December 2025

reporting on the answer to the question: How much has been achieved towards the recommendations set out in Kua Tīmata Te Haerenga | The Journey Has Begun for completion by 30 June 2025?  The responsible agencies&nbsp

Published: 5 June, 2024

important questions about why there is a disconnect between an increasing need for mental health and addiction support and a decrease in people accessing specialist services. We continue to hear about barriers, such as long waiting lists, not knowing how or where to get support, the stigma of

Published: 5 May, 2023

Te Hiringa Mahara has produced a series of short reports during 2022 and 2023 to add our collective understanding of the wellbeing impacts of the pandemic and to provide key insights on wellbeing areas or populations of focus. Exercising rangatiratanga during the COVID-19 pandemic This report

Published: 3 April, 2025

documents progress establishing the programme, with recommendations on how to ensure it reaches its full potential. “The introduction of the Access and Choice programme has filled gap in support and has substantially increased access for people seeking help for mild to moderate mental health

Published: 7 May, 2026

as essential to climate response and recovery,” says Te Hiringa Mahara Chief Executive, Karen Orsborn.  “Support for those already facing inequities, such as people and whānau with lived experience of distress, is critical. Further, timely access to mental health and addiction services should

Published: 15 April, 2026

public involvement essential. “This strategy will guide priorities and actions through to 2036, so it is imperative it reflects the realities and needs of those it is intended to serve,” says Te Hiringa Mahara CEO, Karen Orsborn.  “We and others have long called for a dedicated strategy, and it