News
News, stories, and updates about Oranga Tamariki and our partners.
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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.
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A boost for new social workers
Graduate social workers are getting greater support and supervision at the start of their career through an initiative created with the Public Service Association.
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Immersing tamariki in te ao Māori
For caregivers Alisi and Jason te ao Māori is their way of life, so they're guiding tamariki on their journey to learn te reo Māori and strengthen their cultural identity.
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A grandmother's journey
Rae*, a mother, grandmother and great grandmother now has three of her mokopuna in her permanent care.
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Contributions to whānau in the pursuit of mauri ora
Five iwi social service providers in Aotearaoa, including Raukawa Whānau Ora Ltd in Horowhenua, are now leading family group conferences for whānau Māori.
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Independent Children’s Monitor releases report
Oranga Tamariki welcomes the second report of the Independent Children’s Monitor (ICM).
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Amy - Why I nominated Shemelah for a Prime Minister's Oranga Tamariki award
Social worker, Amy Scott, nominated a young person for the Prime Minister’s Oranga Tamariki Awards last year and she says it was an incredible way to celebrate how far they've come.
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Gráinne’s update – August 2020
Chief Executive Gráinne Moss acknowledges our response to the change in COVID-19 alert levels. Also in this update she talks about our new ways of working, and our commitment to making change, with iwi and Māori leading the way.
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Oranga Tamariki before Waitangi Tribunal
Senior Oranga Tamariki leaders appeared on 7 August before the Waitangi Tribunal in Wellington to discuss progress that has been made, and the challenges that remain.
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Almost every child in care has an All About Me Plan
More than 6,000 children and young people in care now have an All About Me Plan, just 12 months after the new National Care Standards came into effect on 1 July 2019.
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Hui-ā-whānau ensures safety for mokopuna
Whānau in Ōtautahi were empowered to take action to keep their newborn baby safe following intensive support by our Papanui team.
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Response to Ko Te Wā Whakawhiti: It’s Time for Change
Here we publish the Oranga Tamariki response to the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency led report Ko Te Wā Whakawhiti: It’s Time for Change released on 3 February 2020.
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Nominate rangatahi for the Prime Minister’s Oranga Tamariki Awards
Nominations are open for the Prime Minister’s Oranga Tamariki Awards and close on Friday 4 September.
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Oranga Tamariki response to Ombudsman’s He Take Kōhukihuki: A Matter of Urgency
Oranga Tamariki welcomes the Chief Ombudsman’s opinion to improve our practices when newborn babies need to be brought into care.
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Māori Women's Welfare League partnership
Oranga Tamariki has signed a strategic partnership with the Māori Women’s Welfare League. The common goal being to reduce the number of tamariki Māori who come into care.
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First Section 7AA Report released
This week we release the first 7AA Report which highlights how we will improve the outcomes for tamariki Māori, their whānau, hapū and iwi.
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Applications open for Youth Advisory Group
The next Youth Advisory Group is being established to help keep rangatahi voices and experiences at the centre of the work Oranga Tamariki does.
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Gráinne's update - Budget 2020
Chief Executive Gráinne Moss talks about the Government’s Budget, and how it is putting money right where it’s needed.
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Budget 2020
Budget 2020 directly helps those in our communities who keep rangatahi and tamariki safe and cared for.
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Budget 2020 at a glance
This infographic shows what Budget 2020 means for tamariki and rangatahi in care, caregivers and Oranga Tamariki partners.
Published: May 3, 2017 · Updated: September 15, 2020
