Press Release – New Zealand Government Minister of Health Andrew Little has congratulated the inaugural Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission and its board, as the Commission marks its first day as an independent Crown entity. This is a very significant day for the Commission, said Andrew …
Minister of Health Andrew Little has congratulated the inaugural Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission and its board, as the Commission marks its first day as an independent Crown entity.
“This is a very significant day for the Commission,” said Andrew Little.
“Its members will be dedicated to contributing to better and equitable mental health and wellbeing outcomes for all people in New Zealand. The inaugural Commission has a strong board to support the Government’s goals around mental health and wellbeing and I want to wish chair Hayden Wano and his team all the best for their mahi which lies ahead.
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Minister of Health Andrew Little has congratulated the inaugural Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission and its board, as the Commission marks its first day as an independent Crown entity.
“This is a very significant day for the Commission,” said Andrew Little.
“Its members will be dedicated to contributing to better and equitable mental health and wellbeing outcomes for all people in New Zealand. The inaugural Commission has a strong board to support the Government’s goals around mental health and wellbeing and I want to wish chair Hayden Wano and his team all the best for their mahi which lies ahead.
Dr Peter Bramley.
Photo: Supplied / CDHB
Earlier this year, 11 members of the senior management team including the chief executive quit as the board struggled with a budget blowout.
Board chair Sir John Hansen said Peter Bramley had been appointed to the position of chief executive.
Dr Bramley has been the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board chief executive, and was the acting chief executive of the other boards from August until October.
He will start in the new roles on 15 February, 2021.
Sir John said Dr Bramley had a proven track record in bringing about large-scale transformation. During his time with us as acting chief executive he proved his relationship management skills and worked positively with all stakeholders from throughout the heath system. He has strong networks and familiarity with the sector, he said.