Oranga Tamariki
Family Court judge warns of child abuse in Hutt Valley
A Family Court judge has raised red flags with the very top of Oranga Tamariki about child abuse in the Hutt Valley. It comes as lawyers' claim the agency is struggling to cope, with one reporting… Audio
Mother speaks out over uplifted child laws
A mother who had three children taken by social services has opened up about when she fell pregnant and her fear that they were taking her baby. Under current laws, most parents who have a previous… Audio
21 safety assessments by Oranga Tamariki Wairarapa late
Social workers at Oranga Tamariki in Wairarapa failed to provide 21 safety assessments on children on time last year, new figures show.
Oranga Tamariki sorry over Trade Me ad
Oranga Tamariki has apologised for using Trade Me in a bid to find foster parents. The child welfare agency advertised for a caregiver on the site and provided some of the child's personal information… Audio
Oranga Tamariki apologises for Trade Me ad
Oranga Tamariki has been forced to say sorry for what the opposition is calling the crass use of TradeMe to find foster parents for children. One ad on the website describes a young Whanganui… Audio
Too much detail in Oranga Tamariki Trade Me ad - Kaiarataki
An attempt to provide care for a child by advertising on TradeMe has backfired for Oranga Tamariki. The child welfare agency advertised for a caregiver on the site and provided some of the child's… Audio
Children's Ministry shifts away from putting kids in care
Children's Minister Tracey Martin is signalling a shift away from putting children into care, and towards intensive intervention in a child's home.
Flawed Oranga Tamariki report details revealed in Family Court
The shortcomings of a rushed safety report by Oranga Tamariki about a young girl have been revealed in the Masterton Family Court. A social worker reported to a judge in February the girl was safe… Audio
Otago mayors plead Govt to fund children's village
Roxburgh and Otaki's children's villages, run by Stand Children's Services, are on the chopping block as Stand needs $3 million to keep them open. Audio
Tracey Martin learns from UK before Oranga Tamariki review
Ahead of its review of Oranga Tamariki, Minister for Children Tracey Martin is in the UK, where she's investigating how they deal with vulnerable children there. Ms Martin speaks to Susie Ferguson… Audio
Childrens' Commissioner on the problem of attracting caregivers
As we have been reporting this morning, the number of children in state care is at an all time high and Oranga Tamariki is struggling to keep up with the increasing demand. More than 6000 children are… Audio
More children in state care as caregivers struggle continues
There are now more than 6000 children in state care - an all time record high. Oranga Tamariki - the ministry that replaced Child, Youth and Family a year ago - is struggling to recruit enough… Audio
More work to hire caregivers - Oranga Tamariki boss
There are about 500 more children in state care than there were this time last year, bringing the total number above 6000 for the first time. It is a year since Oranga Tamariki replaced Child, Youth… Audio
Teenager held in police cell for six nights because of lack of space
Nelson lawyer John Sandston is furious his 15 year-old client was held in a police cell for six nights because there was nowhere else to put him. Audio
Social workers 'did best' placing teen with Mongrel Mob member
Oranga Tamariki is refusing to criticise staff at its predecessor Child, Youth and Family, who placed a troubled 14-year-old boy into the home of a Mongrel Mob associate. The boy's family believed he… Audio
Wairarapa social workers diverted from frontline - judge
Wairarapa social workers are being diverted from frontline work to finish reports, according to a Family Court judge's minute released this afternoon.
Child abuse hotline overwhelmed by calls
A pre-school manager trying to report an at-risk child to Oranga Tamariki was on hold for over half an hour with no answer, then again for 20 minutes, she says.
Oranga Tamariki takes new steps to recruit social workers
Oranga Tamariki ushers in a name change and 200 new workers. Reporter Laura Tupou talks to some of the newest recruits. Audio
Troubled teen wrongfully detained, court rules
A troubled 16-year-old boy who lived in multiple care homes was wrongfully detained in a youth justice facility, the Court of Appeal has found.
Child, Youth and Family blind to Moko warning signs
Three-year-old Moko Rangitoheriri was subjected to a prolonged and painful death by the very people who were meant to care for him.
