Section 70A and Children
Research to find out how children might be affected by Section 70A reductions.
Latest research
Latest research from Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children or return to the main page
Welfare and tax settings
Research on how welfare and tax settings affect children’s Involvement with Child Protective Services
Mind of My Own Review
We review the Mind Of My Own app-led suite of products and service used to gather the views of children and young people.
Children's Teams Evaluation report
This report outlines findings of an evaluation exploring the implementation and operation of three Children’s Teams - Canterbury, Horowhenua/Ōtaki and Rotorua.
What Makes a Good Life?
This report from the Office of the Children’s Commissioner and Oranga Tamariki draws together the voices of more than 6000 children and young people.
Young People Remanded into Youth Justice Residences
Findings from an Oranga Tamariki Evidence Centre study on what drives remand recommendations made for young people in the youth justice system.
Remand Options Investigation Tool - Evaluation
This report summarises evaluation findings on the Remand Options Investigation Tool (ROIT), designed to support youth justice professionals.
Young People's Engagement in Remand Decisions
This report presents key findings from research on young people’s participation and engagement with the youth justice system in relation to remand decisions.
Access to Services report
This report presents evaluation findings about the Access to Services trial, attached to the Gateway Assessment System.
Transition needs survey
This report presents the results of a survey designed to find out more about the 40% of 15-17 year olds currently in the care of Oranga Tamariki.
Feedback and Complaints report
This report presents evaluation findings into the Child, Youth, and Family (CYF) feedback and complaints system.
Care Continuum - Overseas Jurisdictions: Evidence Brief
An overview of out-of-home care services for children overseas.
Evidence Brief: Complex Needs
This evidence brief summarises international research on complex needs in children and young people involved in care and youth justice.
International measurement models: harm in care
A high-level review of how different countries report on the harm experienced by children in the custody of care and protection agencies.
KickStart Breakfast report
A report examining the impact of the KickStart Breakfast programme on students’ health.
Youth Justice research
The extent to which breaching bail conditions and reoffending while on bail may contribute to youth being detained in custody.