We are dedicated to supporting any child in New Zealand whose wellbeing is at significant risk of harm now, or in the future. We also work with young people who may have offended, or are likely to offend.
Our belief is that in the right environment, with the right people surrounding and nurturing them, any child can, and should flourish.
Gen remembers how Henare was so traumatised he couldn’t speak. But not anymore. Now he never stops.
Looking back, it was everyday things that enabled this brother and sister to understand the simple pleasure of ‘normal’ for the first time.
Stable, positive experiences went a long way to helping them grow into the happy, confident young people they are today.
We're leading a new way of working to support children who need care, creating a major shift in emphasis.
We have a number of social worker positions available now and invite dedicated and passionate social workers to play their part in helping change the way New Zealand protects children.
"A focus on Youth Justice" was our third in a series of seminars and featured presentations about current Youth Justice research and cross-agency initiatives.
The extent to which breaching bail conditions and reoffending while on bail may contribute to youth being detained in custody.
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We're proactively releasing the Cabinet paper and Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) on national care standards.
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A teenager in the care of Oranga Tamariki writes to his social worker, thanking her for the massive difference she's made in his life over the years.
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Gráinne talks about the first year as Oranga Tamariki and what's next in our journey ahead
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National care standards are being developed through wide consultation with care-experienced children and young people, whānau, caregivers and more.
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A special agreement between the Taupō Collective including Oranga Tamariki and Te Waiariki Iwi, Ngāti Tūwharetoa will improve outcomes for tamariki and whānau.
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Children in care know they’re thought about wherever they are, thanks to the generosity of a local group of quilters in Napier.
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Ten extraordinary caregivers received their Excellence in Foster Care Awards at a ceremony at Parliament.
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If you're a young person or child in care, and would like to connect with others who have had similar experiences, you should check us out at VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai. A big part of what we do is organise fun and engaging events for people with care experience. We’re an independent connection and advocacy service, separate from the Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, and we're here to support you and be 100% on your side.
We're keen to hear about your experience with us. Do you have any ideas about how we can improve our service?
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