November 15th, 2024

Oranga Tamariki

Introduced in 2017, Section 7AA has enabled significant strides towards equitable treatment and improved outcomes for Māori children in care.
Oranga Tamariki
6 months ago

Waitangi tribunal warns against rushed repeal of Section 7AA in Oranga Tamariki Act

In an urgent report issued by the Waitangi Tribunal on Monday, significant concerns have been raised regarding the proposed repeal of Section 7AA...

The interim report from the Tribunal highlights serious consequences of repealing Section 7AA, which ensures protections for Māori children in state care.
Oranga Tamariki
6 months ago

Labour voices concern over proposed repeal of Oranga Tamariki's Section 7AA

Labour's children’s spokesperson Willow-Jean Prime has called for the National Government to reconsider its coalition commitment with ACT regarding the Oranga Tamariki...

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins described the decision as "a dark day for Kiwi kids," emphasising that a third of the government's cuts directly impact children's services.
Oranga Tamariki
6 months ago

Proposed government cuts spell "dark day for Kiwi kids," says Labour

The Labour Party has voiced its strong opposition to the government's recent announcement that 1,000 jobs at the Ministry of Education and Oranga...

The Māori Party argues that the removal of the Treaty Response Unit and significant workforce reductions will further harm the ministry's capacity to support vulnerable children.
Oranga Tamariki
6 months ago

Māori Party condemns job cuts at Oranga Tamariki, claiming it commits children to state abuse

The Māori Party has condemned the New Zealand government's decision to cut hundreds of jobs at Oranga Tamariki, the country's child welfare agency, including...

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