Ombudsman reports
We have provided a number of reports in response to the investigations and recommendations by the Ombudsman.
He Take Kōhukihuki | A Matter of Urgency - Quarterly reports
Reports on the recommendations of the Chief Ombudsman investigation: He Take Kōhukihuki | A Matter of Urgency
The Chief Ombudsman investigated the following areas of practice when a new-born baby is removed from their parents, whānau or other caregivers:
- decision-making around applying to the Family Court for a without notice interim custody order, including the evidence used by Oranga Tamariki to seek this order
- practices around the removal of a baby when an order is granted. This will include looking at how Oranga Tamariki works with other parties involved, such as district health boards, iwi and Police.
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Response to Chief Ombudsman 6 August 2020
Oranga Tamariki response to Chief Ombudsman’s ‘Final Opinion: investigation into Oranga Tamariki – newborn removals’.
Pdf, 808 KB
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Letter from CE 4th Quarterly Report
Letter to accompany the 4th quarterly report to the Ombudsman
Pdf, 344 KB
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Letter from CE 3rd Quarterly Report
Letter to accompany the 3rd quarterly report to the Ombudsman
Pdf, 206 KB
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Letter from CE 2nd Quarterly Report
Letter to accompany the 2nd quarterly report ot the Ombudsman
Pdf, 273 KB
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Letter from CE 1st Quarterly Report
Letter to accompany the 1st quarterly report to the Ombudsman
Pdf, 188 KB
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4th Ombudsman Quarterly Report August 2021
He Take Kōhukihuki recommendations – Oranga Tamariki work programme
Pdf, 339 KB
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3rd Ombudsman Quarterly Report May 2021
He Take Kōhukihuki recommendations - Oranga Tamariki work programme
Pdf, 220 KB
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2nd Ombudsman Quarterly Report February 2021
He Take Kōhukihuki recommendations – Oranga Tamariki work programme
Pdf, 207 KB
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1st Ombudsman Quarterly Report Nov 2020
He Take Kōhukihuki recommendations – Oranga Tamariki work programme
Pdf, 195 KB
Section 78 custody orders
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Second annual report on s78 custody orders for newborn and unborn pēpi
The second annual report responding to recommendations by the Chief Ombudsman regarding section 78 custody orders for newborn and unborn pēpi.
Pdf, 916 KB
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Report on Section 78 (s78) custody orders for unborn and new-born pēpi
This report responds to recommendations by the Chief Ombudsman relating to the auditing and public reporting of information regarding Section 78 custody orders for unborn and new-born pēpi.
Pdf, 478 KB
Published: January 30, 2023
