News
News, stories, and updates about Oranga Tamariki and our partners.
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Handmade quilts bring comfort and joy to Taupō children in care
In a new initiative, the Taupō Quiltmakers have partnered with Oranga Tamariki Taupō site to create personalised quilts for local children in care.
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Caregiver Story – Ngaire Moir
Ngaire began her caregiving journey in 2006 as an emergency caregiver, until she got a phone call from a social worker that said they are looking for a caregiver for a baby. Ngaire instantly responded “of course we will take them in”, and this baby has be…
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International Social Services celebrates 100-year anniversary
International Social Services (ISS) will celebrate 100 years providing assistance to children and families experiencing complex social challenges as a result of migration.
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Celebrating Youth Week
How young people are being supported by social workers
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Farewelling Liz - caregiver extraordinaire
Oranga Tamariki Caregiver Recruitment and Support, Adoption and Care & Protection kaimahi gathered at Grey Lynn site on Wednesday 15 May to thank and farewell one of their caregiving whānau.
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The National Contact Centre is the gateway into Oranga Tamariki
The National Contact Centre (NCC) provides a 24/7 service and receives over 200,000 (calls and e-mails) per year.
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Social workers are essential frontline professionals
Hear from Social Worker Numia Korewha to find out what it's like to be a social worker.
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A guide to advocacy, monitoring and complaints
A jointly published guide to advocacy, monitoring and complaints is now available for rangatahi, tamariki and whānau.
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Whānau caregivers breaking the cycle
A recipient of an Excellence in Foster Care Award in 2024, Maxine shares her experiences and what drove her to become a caregiver.
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Oranga Tamariki welcome Community Kairaranga in Whangārei
Riki Ngakoti was welcomed to Oranga Tamariki in Whangārei with a pōwhiri. Riki will be starting his new role as Community Kairaranga.
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Whiti ki te Ora
Based at Hoani Waititi marae, Whiti ki te Ora is a cultural programme supporting rangatahi to heal.
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Community-led contact centre goes live in Whakatāne
Enabling Communities is the centrepiece for the decentralising of Oranga Tamariki functions into the community.
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Partnering with Eastern Bay of Plenty Iwi Provider Alliance for our tamariki
Today, Oranga Tamariki, Te Tohu o Te Ora o Ngāti Awa, and Eastern Bay of Plenty Iwi Provider Alliance launched Te Pūkāea o te Waiora, a tikanga-focused and community-led contact centre in Whakatāne.
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Why become a Caregiver for tamariki and rangatahi?
Caregiver Recruitment and Support Manager Priscilla McEwan has her own personal journey and explains why in this video:
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How a rangatahi in youth justice turned a page
"To say we are proud is an understatement and even more so we are super proud of the kaimahi who supported them".
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Caregiver Awareness Week 4–10 March 2024
Caregiver Awareness Week, also known as Foster Care Awareness Week, is an opportunity to acknowledge and thank caregivers for all that they do, supporting tamariki and rangatahi when they need it most.
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Less children taken into care under partnership
Since the signing of their Strategic Partnership agreement in 2022, Te Whānau o Waipareira and Oranga Tamariki have been working closer together for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau in need.
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Johnnie and Kerrie – A doubled-hulled waka at Oranga Tamariki
Johnnie and Kerrie and the role of kairaranga ā-whānau at Oranga Tamariki.
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Te Rā o te Raukura 2024
At the end of January 2024, kaimahi from Oranga Tamariki sites across Te Whanganui-a-Tara took part in a community event, Te Rā o te Raukura. Despite heavy rain in the morning, the event went ahead and our teams enjoyed being a part of the day of fun and…
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Release of Oranga Tamariki reports regarding children in care
MEDIA STATEMENT: Oranga Tamariki is today releasing our fifth annual Safety of Children in Care (SOCIC) report and our first annual self-assessment of our compliance with the National Care Standards. Oranga Tamariki takes our responsibility to be accounta…
Published: March 29, 2021 · Updated: March 29, 2021