News
News, stories, and updates about Oranga Tamariki and our partners.
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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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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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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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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.
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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.
Published: May 3, 2017 · Updated: January 22, 2021
