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Whāraurau is a national centre for infant, child and youth mental health and addiction workforce development in Aotearoa New Zealand

Whāraurau is a nationally and internationally recognised centre of excellence focused on improving infant, child and adolescent mental health, and wellbeing in Aotearoa New Zealand through teaching, research, development, advocacy and by actively supporting those who provide services to children and their families. It is a research and teaching centre in the Dept. of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at the University of Auckland. It is contracted by the Ministries of Health and Social Development, through Auckland UniServices Ltd, to undertake workforce development within the infant, child and adolescent mental health and addictions sector. Please note that we do not provide psychological counselling nor treatments. For any mental health issues, please seek professional help.

16/11/2025

Our friends at the Mental Health Foundation are running a petition to the Minister for Mental Health, calling for urgent action on child and youth mental health.

Learn more about the petition and sign 👉 sign.mentalhealth.org.nz

13/11/2025

Our bi-monthly Pānui | Newsletter was released last week 💌

In it, we shared:

💚 A study advocating for equity in child wellbeing services
💚 New research on digital mental health interventions (DMHIs)
💚 A petition from the Mental Health Foundation calling for urgent action on youth mental health
💚 Our 2024 Stocktake report, offering insights into the mental health and addiction workforce

Read it here 👉 https://mailchi.mp/17c159d94711/pnui-equity-advocacy-whraurau-stocktake-other-insights

10/11/2025

🎧 New episode alert ✨ Episode 9 of Holding space is out now.

This week, we kōrero with Wiremu Gray, who shares his journey from a challenging childhood to his work today as a counsellor and cultural advisor. Wiremu also introduces the Te Whare Mauri Ora model – an innovative approach to mental health and cultural wellbeing grounded in Te Ao Māori.

Listen on your favourite platform:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/46Mz1Y7fZjfZyNhjfHAbq5?si=6XpPb42rQ2uEdr9_cqi-9Q
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/working-alongside-rangatahi-insights-for-practitioners/id1830922007?i=1000736123688

07/11/2025

🎧 New Holding space episode dropping Tuesday! This time, we’re joined by Wiremu Gray, who shares his journey from a challenging childhood to his mahi today as a counsellor and cultural advisor.

💭 While you wait, catch up on last week’s kōrero with Kathryn Wright on rural mental health.

Listen to Holding space on your favourite platform:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26ZsCI7qoRj58SXNkzVWFx?si=998049db730446a9
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/holding-space/id1830922007

28/10/2025

🎧 New episode of Holding space out now!

This week, Tepora Pukepuke speaks with Kathryn Wright about the unique challenges of rural mental health, from the barriers communities face to how practitioners can better support those experiencing crisis.

Listen on your favourite platform! 👇
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1iSRZih6sgnS7izjGJbgeU?si=-Aj2dKwoSGWeRrbr7lT61w
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-the-challenges-of-rural-mental-health/id1830922007?i=1000733719262

24/10/2025

🎧 A new Holding space episode is on the way next Tuesday!

This time, Kathryn Wright joins us to chat about rural mental health, and how where we live can shape the support we receive.

While you wait, catch up on last week’s kōrero with Enys Delmage and James Gardiner.

Listen to Holding space on Spotify and Apple Podcasts:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26ZsCI7qoRj58SXNkzVWFx?si=c831c2a008e14e0e
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/holding-space/id1830922007

21/10/2025

We are delighted to announce that from 1 January 2026 Whāraurau will transfer to the Wise Charitable Trust, which together with its whānau of charitable subsidiaries is known as the Wise Group.

As part of the Wise Group, Whāraurau will continue its mahi alongside mental health and addiction (MH&A) workforce centres Te Pou, Blueprint for Learning, and Le Va.

Learn more here: https://mailchi.mp/566430a4fa5d/whraurau-to-join-the-wise-charitable-trust

16/10/2025

✨ Great to see Triple P and Ngāti Hine Health Trust working together to positively impact the lives of tamariki and taiohi in Northland.

Watch the video below to learn more about this exciting partnership! ▶️👇

14/10/2025

🎧 New Holding Space episode out now!

This time Dr. Bronwyn Dunnachie is joined by Enys Delmage and James Gardiner, who discuss current trends in youth offending, including public perceptions and why evidence-based early intervention and whānau-centred approaches matter.

Tune in now 👇
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1KKcjVrXvsFodIQoXNfLt6...
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/early-intervention-and-wh%C4%81nau-centred-approaches-to/id1830922007?i=1000731664503

10/10/2025

✨ Have you listened to the latest episode of Holding space?

Last week, we were joined by Ben Birks Ang from Te Puna Whakaiti Pāmamae Kai Whakapiri | NZ Drug Foundation to discuss substance use among rangatahi in Aotearoa and how communities can respond early and effectively.

Coming up next Tuesday ➡ Episode 7 with Enys Delmage and James Gardiner.

🎧 Follow and catch up here 👇
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26ZsCI7qoRj58SXNkzVWFx?si=DePfDuQXTqy_8xv_RU2weA
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/holding-space/id1830922007

30/09/2025

🎙 Episode 6 of Holding space is now live!

In this episode, Tepora Pukepuke chats with Ben Birks Ang from Te Puna Whakaiti Pāmamae Kai Whakapiri | New Zealand Drug Foundation about substance use among rangatahi in Aotearoa.

They discuss emerging trends, and ways in which the Drug Foundation works proactively alongside schools, whānau, and communities to encourage early intervention and improve outcomes.

🎧 Listen now on your favourite platform:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/19EQYwVqIHtd4UpJ1TULQP?si=gipblxaZR5agsT3cnBO4oQ
Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/minimising-drug-harm-among-rangatahi-in-aotearoa/id1830922007?i=1000729133043

16/09/2025

Episode 5 of Holding space is now live! Hear from Mathew Kiore, manager at the Centre of Māori Su***de Prevention at Te Rau Ora, on the important mahi he does supporting whānau in their healing journeys.

▶️ Listen to the teaser below for a sneak peek.
⬇️ Catch the full conversation on your favourite platform:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Xf5D5lrjRhJeV6hSw0CtM?si=9f8adfdf971148f9
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m%C4%81ori-wellbeing-and-suicide-prevention/id1830922007?i=1000726937676

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Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

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