Reviews and inquiries
Reviews and inquiries into Oranga Tamariki and the care and protection system.
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Practice review in relation to Malachi Subecz and his whānau
Oranga Tamariki has released the findings of ‘Ko te huarahi pono, ka wātea, kia whakamarama, kia whakatika’ - a review of the practice in relation to Malachi Subecz and his whānau by the Chief Social Worker at Oranga Tamariki.
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Ministerial Advisory Board
The Oranga Tamariki Ministerial Advisory Board was established in 2021 to provide the Minister for Children with advice and assurance on the operations and performance of Oranga Tamariki with tamariki, rangatahi, families, whānau, and Māori.
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Independent Review of the Children’s System Response to Abuse
This independent review by Dame Karen Poutasi into the children’s system response to abuse was commissioned by the Chief Executives of six public sector agencies. The review follows the murder of five-year-old Malachi Subecz by his carer Michaela Barribal…
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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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He Pāharakeke, he Rito Whakakīkinga Whāruarua – Waitangi Tribunal inquiry: WAI 2915
In April 2021, the Waitangi Tribunal released the findings of their urgent inquiry into Oranga Tamariki.
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Te Kuku o te Manawa – The Office of the Children’s Commissioner Report
The Children's Commissioner released a two-part review of Oranga Tamariki in 2020.
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He Take Kōhukihuki | A Matter of Urgency – Ombudsman inquiry
The Chief Ombudsman released the outcome of his investigation into Oranga Tamariki on 6 August 2020.
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Ko te Wā Whakawhiti – The Māori-led inquiry (Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency)
Ko te Wā Whakawhiti is a significant and comprehensive report focusing on historical and current cases of state removal of tamariki Māori from their whānau.
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The Hawke's Bay Practice Review
Oranga Tamariki released the findings of the Hawke’s Bay Practice Review in November 2020, and made immediate changes to ensure greater scrutiny on how children are taken into care and strengthen how we work with others.
Published: January 30, 2023
