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.
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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.
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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.
Published: March 29, 2021 · Updated: March 29, 2021
