News
News, stories, and updates about Oranga Tamariki and our partners.
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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.
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Budget 2020 caregiver initiatives
Budget 2020 is investing additional funding to ensure caregivers have the support they need to care for children and young people during the pandemic recovery.
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Gráinne's update - Moving to Alert Level 2
Gráinne discusses our phased transition to Alert Level 2, and how we will 'play it safe' while we support tamariki, whānau and caregivers during this time.
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Videos continue whānau connection in lockdown
A couple is getting creative to ensure they stay connected to their niece, with COVID-19 restrictions having put plans for her to move into their care on hold.
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Ingredients for positive change in youth justice
Young people in Youth Justice have been cooking for their whānau during the lockdown, thanks to a ready-to-cook delivery experience developed by social workers.
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Gráinne's update - Moving to Alert Level 3
Gráinne discusses how we will move down to COVID-19 Alert Level 3, and how we are continuing to respond to the needs of tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau.
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Supporting caregivers through COVID-19
As we prepare to move into Level 3, social workers will be getting in touch with caregivers to understand their changing needs and update their support plans.
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Evolving our practice approach for COVID-19
Oranga Tamariki Chief Social Worker Grant Bennett discusses how our practice has evolved as a result of COVID-19.
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Gráinne's update - COVID-19
Chief Executive Gráinne Moss talks about how Oranga Tamariki is responding as New Zealand continues to be at COVID-19 Alert Level 4.
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Oranga Tamariki runs COVID-19 public helplines
Our contribution to the country’s pandemic response ramped up this week, with the set-up of two Covid-19 helplines on our own Contact Centre platform.
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Excellence in Foster Care Awards
Caregivers from across the country were honoured for their outstanding mahi at this year’s Excellence in Foster Care Awards.
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Foster Care Awareness Week 1-7 March
Caregivers from across the country were honoured for their outstanding mahi at this year’s Excellence in Foster Care Awards.
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Gráinne's update - 27 February 2020
This Children's Day - Te Rā o ngā Tamariki is an opportunity for communities to celebrate children and take time to have fun with whānau.
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Children’s Day - Te rā o ngā Tamariki
On March the 1st, more than 50,000 people will come together at community events across the country to celebrate children.
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Royal Commission of Inquiry
Information about the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions, and the role Oranga Tamariki will play.
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Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency releases report
Oranga Tamariki acknowledges the Ko Te Wā Whakawhiti: It’s Time for Change report.
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Gráinne's update - January 2020
Chief Executive Gráinne Moss reflects on the decade ahead.
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Whānau Care partnership
Oranga Tamariki and Waitomo Papakainga have launched Whānau Care for tamariki and whānau in Kaitaia and Te Hiku o Te Ika (the Far North).
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Independent Children’s Monitor releases report
Oranga Tamariki welcomes the first report of the Independent Children’s Monitor (ICM).
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Spotlight on new Care Standards resources
Since the Care Standards came into effect on July 1, we’ve created a range of new resources to help us meet our obligations.
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Children’s Commissioner releases snapshot
The Office of the Children’s Commissioner (OCC) has released statistics on assessments and removals of Māori babies into state care.
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Changing the experience of victims
Oranga Tamariki is responding to the voices of victims of offending, with a reinvigorated focus on supporting engagement and participation.
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The Prime Minister's Oranga Tamariki Awards 2019
It's that special time of year when we celebrate the incredible achievements of care experienced young people.
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Gráinne's update - Looking to the future
Chief Executive Gráinne Moss reflects on the Hastings Practice Review, Partnerships and celebrating the Foster Care Awards.
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Hawke's Bay Practice Review
Today we release the findings of a practice review into events at Hastings Hospital in May.
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A ripple effect in Southland
This kaupapa-Māori organisation is delivering more than 70,000 interventions every year for tamariki and whānau in Southland through health and social services.
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Children in New Zealand Communities Survey 2019
To what extent do New Zealanders feel responsible for the wellbeing of children and young people in their community they don’t know?
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Excellence in Foster Care Awards 2019
This years’ Excellence in Foster Care Awards honoured caregivers from across the country and agencies in an evening filled with celebration.
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Welcome to Our Home information
Respite caregiver Kristin shares with us her Welcome to Our Home booklet and how she hopes it will help tamariki coming into her care.
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Gráinne's update - social work and system change
National Social Workers’ Day this year came at a time of transformational change, and also public spotlight.
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Talanoa Mai Pacific app – first of its kind
Oranga Tamariki has developed a mobile app – Talanoa Mai – to support staff in their day-to-day work when working with Pacific children and families.
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Realising oranga tamariki
Social workers, Julian and Chelsea, share their experience and aspirations working alongside tamariki and whānau in Whangarei.
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A gift to my mokopuna
Pane shares how she is giving the gift of te Reo Māori to her mokopuna.
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Celebrating care-experienced young people
Youth advocate Injy Johnstone is encouraging everyone to celebrate the potential of care-experienced young people.
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A document to own and grow
As a new caregiver with Oranga Tamariki, Te Aroha is one of the first in Te Tai Tokerau to receive a Caregiver Support Plan - introduced as part of the National Care Standards in July this year.
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Access to historic information
Archives New Zealand and Oranga Tamariki are working together to protect access to historic personal information.
Published: May 3, 2017 · Updated: July 17, 2020
