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News, stories, and updates about Oranga Tamariki and our partners.
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We have released our 2024/25 Annual Report. Read about the progress we've made and how we plan to keep improving the work we do.
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One of the most important skills to have when working with young people is the ability to connect.
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A group of West Auckland teenagers are giving back to their community. They're planting more than 200 native trees as part of a youth justice pilot programme.
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In our secure youth residences, sport not only promotes physical and mental health benefits, but it teaches the young people important values, like resilience.
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Our secure youth residences have an impressive line-up of former athletes working in various roles.
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It takes a village to raise a child, especially when it comes those who open their hearts and their homes to tamariki in need.
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Shining a light on Taurus - 1 of 14 Prime Minister's Oranga Tamariki Awards winners in 2025. Awards recognise excellence, and come with a scholarship to further skills, talents or aspirations.
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Working as a social worker after growing up in and out of the care system feels like a full circle moment for Vanessa Graham. This is 2 of 2 staff stories we're sharing for Aotearoa New Zealand Social Workers’ Day.
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Read about recently qualified Social Worker and wahine Māori, Jean Milne. This is 1 of 2 staff stories we're sharing for Aotearoa New Zealand Social Workers’ Day.
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It’s raining and driving conditions are challenging. A car skids around a corner, but the driver manages to get it back under control.
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A marae-based programme blending internationally renowned Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and mātauranga Māori is achieving positive results in the Bay of Plenty.
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A forklift might seem a little out of place in a youth justice residence, but at Te Au rere a te Tonga it serves an important purpose.
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In June, we met with community leaders to celebrate the redevelopment of our practice model, Va’aifetū. This work has ensured Pacific knowledge, values and approaches are embedded in the model’s heart.
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It is the end of our 12-month Military-Style Academy pilot with 8 participants having completed the program. Read our statement on the end the pilot and on some of its impact and outcomes.
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Meet 2 of the 14 young people who received at the 2025 Prime Minister's Oranga Tamariki awards. Awards recognise excellence, and come with a scholarship to further skills, talents or aspirations.
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Discover the Ōtautahi’s Fast Track tepu - a group of government agencies and community workers who can turn tables for local rangatahi.
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In June 2025, we welcomed the new members of our fourth Youth Advisory Group (YAG) with a mihi whakatau and morning tea at the Oranga Tamariki National Office in Wellington.
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Staff and students at Epuni Care and Protection Residence celebrate Matariki and the end of another school term at a Kudos event.
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A young person has been withdrawn from our Military-Style Academy programme. Read our statement from Acting Deputy Chief Executive Iain Chapman.
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A group of care-experienced rangatahi have gathered in Wellington to celebrate something special – themselves.
Published: March 29, 2021 · Updated: March 29, 2021