Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau, New Zealand Police together with Ngāti Hine Health Trust, The Salvation Army Bridge and Odyssey House lead Te Ara Oranga, the Methamphetamine Harm Reduction initiative in Northland launched in October 2017.

In 2018 Health NZ Te Tai Tokerau successfully applied for ongoing funding from the Ministry of Health to continue the health services that had been established. NZ Police continued to fund the dedicated Meth Harm team.

Te Ara Oranga is about working in a tangible and engaging style with the community and agencies, focusing on delivering a holistic approach to health and policing to produce better outcomes for all. The initiative links evidence-based health services with police prevention and enforcement activity.

A key benefit of Te Ara Oranga is the strengthening of the relationship between Police and local health services. The referral pathway between the agencies ensures that anyone who would benefit from treatment is offered the opportunity, with the person being contacted within 48 hours of being referred.

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau, New Zealand Police together with Ngāti Hine Health Trust, The Salvation Army Bridge and Odyssey House lead Te Ara Oranga, the Methamphetamine Harm Reduction initiative in Northland launched in October 2017.

In 2018 Health NZ Te Tai Tokerau successfully applied for ongoing funding from the Ministry of Health to continue the health services that had been established. NZ Police continued to fund the dedicated Meth Harm team.

Te Ara Oranga is about working in a tangible and engaging style with the community and agencies, focusing on delivering a holistic approach to health and policing to produce better outcomes for all. The initiative links evidence-based health services with police prevention and enforcement activity.

A key benefit of Te Ara Oranga is the strengthening of the relationship between Police and local health services. The referral pathway between the agencies ensures that anyone who would benefit from treatment is offered the opportunity, with the person being contacted within 48 hours of being referred.