News
News, stories, and updates about Oranga Tamariki and our partners.
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Rangatahi team up to champion care experiences
Ten rangatahi with diverse care and life experiences have been selected for the 2020-2022 Oranga Tamariki Youth Advisory Group.
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Rangatahi in Napier safe with iwi Trust
Iwi Social Service Provider for the Ahuriri region, Roopu a Iwi Trust, has opened a whare for tamariki and rangatahi in need of emergency care.
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Partnership evolution for whānau in Te Hiku
A vision for all tamariki to be in the safe care of their whānau, hapū and iwi is at the heart of a Strategic Partnership Agreement signed with Te Kahu Oranga Whānau in Kaitaia.
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Update from Sir Wira - our focus remains on tamariki
Sir Wira Gardiner talks about the focus for the next six months.
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Welcoming Sir Wira Gardiner
Sir Wira Gardiner starts the role of acting Secretary for Children and Chief Executive of Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children.
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Backing young people to succeed on bail
Breaching bail conditions can have serious consequences for a young person, so the Youth Justice team is increasing its support to help young people successfully complete bail.
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Oranga Tamariki Chief Executive steps down
Gráinne Moss has decided to step down as Secretary for Children and the Chief Executive of Oranga Tamariki.
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Toro Atu ō Ringaringa - reach out your hands
Oranga Tamariki has signed its seventh Strategic Partnership Agreement with iwi - with Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Te Rūnanganui o Te Āti Awa ki te Upoko o te Ika.
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Prime Minister’s Oranga Tamariki Awards 2020
The achievements of twenty-seven care experienced young people were celebrated on December 2 at an awards ceremony and special afternoon tea with the Prime Minister.
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Gráinne’s update - December 2020
Gráinne reflects on the year, the challenges and successes of Oranga Tamariki over this time, and what is on the horizon for 2021.
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OCC report - media statement
Oranga Tamariki acknowledges the second part of the Te Kuku o Te Manawa report.
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Horowhenua social worker awarded Civic Honour
Horowhenua caregiver social worker Therase Apatu has a deep social conscience and passion for those facing hardship.
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Oranga Tamariki General Manager receives Public Service Medal
General Manager International Casework and Adoption, Paula Attrill, has received a Public Service Medal for her unrelenting passion for improving the lives of tamariki.
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Supporting whānau to care for te tamaiti
Supporting caregivers is an important part of our work. Hear from one whānau caregiver who says the practical support she’s received has made all the difference.
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No agenda except to help
Our Transition Support Service offers help to young people leaving care. In Palmerston North, Highbury Whānau Centre delivers the service.
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Government Health and Safety Awards 2020
This week we celebrated Tāmaki Makaurau Administrator, Yuet Foong, as she was announced the winner of the 2020 Health and Safety Representative of the Year Award by Government Health and Safety Lead (GHSL).
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Gráinne's update - October 2020
Gráinne discusses the announcement of a cross-agency investment in a whānau-centred early intervention prototype, the signing of our sixth strategic partnership agreement, and what else has been happening over the past month.
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Mother's letter shows impact of social workers
Whangarei social worker, Kate, and her team have received an incredible letter from a mother who has created a better life for herself and her tamariki.
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E tū te whakakotahitanga – Standing together
Celebrating the Eastern Bay of Plenty Iwi Provider Alliance Strategic Partnership.
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Supporting whānau to care for their own
A number of changes have been introduced to make it easier for whānau caregivers to access financial support.
Published: March 29, 2021 · Updated: March 29, 2021
