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Chair Dr Hiran Thabrew nzoffice@ranzcp.org
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2023-2024 work plan

A suite of eight work streams have been designed for the 2023-24 years, in alignment with the RANZCP’s Strategic Plan. Members and College support were assigned to each group at the Tu Te Akaaka Roa – NZ National Council meeting. 

The work streams are:

  • Workforce Development – led by Arran Culver
  • Cultural Competence and Safety – a joint piece of work with Te Kaunihera, co-led by Mark Lawrence and Claire Paterson
  • Engagement with Primary Care – led by David Codyre
  • Preparation for the new Mental Health Act (2024) – led by Oliver Hansby
  • Affiliate Engagement – in conjunction with the Overseas Trained Psychiatrists Committee, led by Alison Masters
  • Communication – led by Hiran Thabrew

Our goals

The Tu Te Akaaka Roa - New Zealand National Committee is committed to:

  • advancing the psychiatry profession
  • improving outcomes for people living with mental health and addiction issues.

These goals are underpinned by three key principles:

  • place tangata whaiora (consumer) at the centre of policy decisions
  • value whānau (family) input and participation as core to our mahi
  • prioritise reducing health inequities particularly for Māori, Pacific and other high needs people.

In addition, Tu Te Akaaka Roa – New Zealand National Committee supports members practising in New Zealand, working closely with College Faculties, Sections, and interest groups (e.g. for overseas trained psychiatrists and Training Representative Committee).

Future of mental health and addiction in Aotearoa

Tu Te Akaaka Roa is committed to the Treaty of Waitangi. This commitment is reflected in each Member’s practice and in the wider mahi undertaken in Aotearoa. 

A visual depiction of this commitment is demonstrated in The Future of Mental Health and Addiction in Aotearoa [PDF; 1.6 MB].

Working with stakeholders

Tu Te Akaaka Roa works with a number of stakeholders to advance shared kaupapa, including:

  • Ministers – including the Minister and Associate Ministers of Health
  • Manatū Hauora, Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora
  • Oranga Tamariki
  • Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)
  • Te Kaunihera Rata o Aotearoa (Medical Council of New Zealand)
  • Te Kaunihera o Ngā Kāreti Rata o Aotearoa (Council of Medical Colleges)
  • Te Ohu Rata o Aotearoa (Māori Medical Practitioners)
  • Te Huringa Tuarua (Mental Health and Well-being Commission)
  • The Mental Health Foundation
  • New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists (NZCCP)
  • ACC
  • Pharmacy

Recent policy and advocacy

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Recent webinars

Use of interRAI assessment and screening system - presented by Dr John Hirdes