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News, stories, and updates about Oranga Tamariki and our partners.
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Read our statement from Deputy Chief Executive Iain Chapman on the independent evaluation of the Military Style Academy pilot's residential stage.
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Priscilla McEwan’s emotional, challenging but rewarding journey to finding biological family.
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Te Rūnanganui o Te Āti Awa and WelTec team up again following successful Try-a-Trade programme
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On 12 November 2024 the Government delivered a national apology to survivors of abuse in state care.
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Have your say on our Long-Term Insights Briefing proposed topic and focus areas for 2025.
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We want to make sure our caregiving whānau have the support they need to meet the needs of tamariki and rangatahi in their care so that they can heal and thrive.
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Chief Executives of six public service agencies charged with the wellbeing of children commissioned a review by Dame Karen Poutasi, in recognition that Malachi Subecz was let down by the system that should have protected him.
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The Royal Commission’s final report – (Whanaketia – through pain and trauma, from darkness to light) – has been presented to Parliament and published on the Royal Commission’s website
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Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Inc and its health and wellbeing advisory group Te Tumu Whakahaere o Te Wero (Te Wero), with support from Oranga Tamariki, are proud to announce the launch of a new Te Ara Mātua support services hub in Heretaunga. This Kahungunu-led in…
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The Government is committed to addressing child and youth offending and has set a target of reducing serious, repeat offending by 15%.
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In a new initiative, the Taupō Quiltmakers have partnered with Oranga Tamariki Taupō site to create personalised quilts for local children in care.
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Ngaire began her caregiving journey in 2006 as an emergency caregiver, until she got a phone call from a social worker that said they are looking for a caregiver for a baby. Ngaire instantly responded “of course we will take them in”, and this baby has be…
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International Social Services (ISS) will celebrate 100 years providing assistance to children and families experiencing complex social challenges as a result of migration.
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How young people are being supported by social workers
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Oranga Tamariki Caregiver Recruitment and Support, Adoption and Care & Protection kaimahi gathered at Grey Lynn site on Wednesday 15 May to thank and farewell one of their caregiving whānau.
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The National Contact Centre (NCC) provides a 24/7 service and receives over 200,000 (calls and e-mails) per year.
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Hear from Social Worker Numia Korewha to find out what it's like to be a social worker.
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A jointly published guide to advocacy, monitoring and complaints is now available for rangatahi, tamariki and whānau.
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A recipient of an Excellence in Foster Care Award in 2024, Maxine shares her experiences and what drove her to become a caregiver.
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Riki Ngakoti was welcomed to Oranga Tamariki in Whangārei with a pōwhiri. Riki will be starting his new role as Community Kairaranga.
Published: March 29, 2021 · Updated: March 29, 2021