Doing what matters
The Wise Group isn’t afraid to tackle the hard issues – it’s about doing what matters and creating new opportunities for the wellbeing of people, vulnerable populations, organisations and communities.
Stories of change

Free online therapy tool launched
On Thursday 12 September, we hosted the Prime Minister Rt Hon. Jacinda Ardern, the Minister of Health Rt Hon. David Clark, and special guests, for the launch of a new online therapy tool, Just a Thought.

Hayden Wano announced as the new chair of the initial Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission
We were privileged and honoured to gather today at Kākāriki House in Hamilton for the significant announcement of the new chair of the initial Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission, Hayden Wano, who is also a member of our Wise Trust Board.

Matua Raki report outlines community-based initiative to reducing the impact of Methamphetamine use.
The report presents the findings of an evaluation of the New Zealand (NZ) ;P; Pull committee, the Porirua network and the wider NZ ‘P’ Pull movement.

Sensing the future to create fresh possibilities
The Wise Group’s response to ending homelessness is The People’s Project – a unique collaborative initiative that operates in Hamilton and Tauranga using the evidenced-based Housing First approach.

Putting mental health at the centre of the Budget
It’s been a big week for our sectors with the Governments response to the Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry, followed by the Wellbeing Budget 2019.

Leading the way in the peer-led acute alternative services
The Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern and ministers visited Pathways’ Tupu Ake, to learn more about peer-led services.