Group members

  • Prof Max Abbott, pro vice–chancellor and dean, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology
  • Dr Francis Agnew (Chair), clinical director for Pacific mental health and addictions, Waitemata DHB
  • Sharon Brandford, consultant on disability supports
  • Dr David Codyre, psychiatrist/clinical lead mental health, East Tamaki Healthcare
  • Bronwyn Dunnachie, senior advisor, The Werry Centre
  • Denise Kingi-Uluave, clinical lead, Le Va
  • Tony Littlejohns, operations manager, Capital & Coast DHB
  • Prof Brian McKenna, Forensic Mental Health, School of Sciences, Auckland University of Technology
  • Ian McKenzie, general manager, Northland mental health and addiction service
  • Dr Lyndy Matthews, chair New Zealand National Committee, The Royal Australian and NZ College of Psychiatrists
  • Moe Milne, consultant on Maori advisement
  • Sheridan Pooley, regional consumer advisor, Community Alcohol and Drug Service
  • Professor Richie Poulton, director, Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Research Unit, Department of Psychology, University of Otago
  • Christine Rigby, service clinical director, High and Complex Needs and Rehabilitation Services (HCNRS), Mental Health Directorate, Auckland District Health Board
  • Fran Silvestri, director, International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership
  • Hiran Thabrew, deputy director, The Werry Centre
  • Dr Arran Culver, Clinical Leader, Younger Persons Community Mental Health Sector
  • Dianne Lees, Infant, Child, Adolescent Mental Health Service Allied Health, Bay of Plenty DHB
  • James Boyd, Youth Consumer Advisor, Werry Workforce Whāraurau
  • Anthony O’Brien, Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing, The University of Auckland
  • Steph Anderson, Addiction Nurse Specialist, Nelson Marlborough DHB
  • Sue Dashfield, General Manager, Werry Workforce Whāraurau
  • Joanne Henare, Family and Whānau Advisor, Mental Health & Addiction Services, Palmerston North Hospital

Te Pou membership

  • Rob Gill
  • Angela Gruar
  • Keri Opai
  • Robyn Shearer
  • Mark Smith
  • Fraser Todd

Attends in observer capacity only

  • Kevin Allan, mental health commissioner, Health and Disability Commission