Official Information Act responses
Responses to selected Official Information Act (OIA) requests received by the Ministry are published here.
These responses provide information released under the provisions of the OIA and indicate if information is withheld and why.
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Cleaning, catering, and security costs for Oranga Tamariki properties
Information on Oranga Tamariki owned or leased properties, including their address, whether they are owned or leased, cleaning and security providers, and costs for services.
Pdf, 703 KB
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Welfare reports relating to Adult Adoption Information Act 1985
Information related to the preparation of welfare reports on applications to inspect the court adoption record under section 23 of the Adoption Act 1955.
Pdf, 3 MB
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Interactions between Oranga Tamariki and Destiny Church
Various requests for information relating to correspondence, payments, placements of children, and complaints relating to Destiny Church and affiliated organisations.
Pdf, 2.3 MB
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Youth crime trends and early intervention
Data on youth justice residence population statistics, along with information about Target 3 and investment into youth crime prevention.
Pdf, 9.2 MB
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Māori outcomes for Te Tai Tokerau
Information and statistics regarding Māori children in the care of Oranga Tamariki, including information on service contract with Māori organisations, placement data, and exit from / re-entry to care information.
Pdf, 608 KB
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Complaints received by Oranga Tamariki during 2025
Information relating to complaints received by Oranga Tamariki regarding alleged malpractice, neglect, misconduct, or professional incompetence by social workers and supervisory staff.
Pdf, 2.4 MB
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Housing and homelessness for children and young people
Information on children and young people in temporary housing situations, and on follow-ups relating to housing situations when they leave the care of Oranga Tamariki.
Pdf, 3.4 MB
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Documents informing WQ 51767
Documents that were used to inform the response to WQ 51767, regarding eliminating abuse and improving safety in care, and addressing the disproportionate number of Māori and Pacific children and young people in care.
Pdf, 2.1 MB
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Funding for contracted services in Southland
Information on contracted services in Southland, outlining the programme and service types by each provider, contract dates, and amount paid per financial year.
Pdf, 2.5 MB
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Further information on procurement policy
Further information relating to a previous request regarding the Oranga Tamariki procurement policy.
Pdf, 174 KB
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Discretionary payments for abuse in state care
Information on the number of payments offered on a discretionary basis as redress for abuse in state care, including information on the amounts offered and the dates of payment.
Pdf, 362 KB
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Entries to care for minor acts of physical discipline
A request for information relating to entries of children to the care of Oranga Tamariki following Reports of Concern about smacking or other minor acts of physical discipline.
Pdf, 335 KB
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Access to child advocacy resources
Information on how children under the care of Oranga Tamariki can access child advocacy resources.
Pdf, 304 KB
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Youth development services in Ashburton
Information on various youth development services contracted by Oranga Tamariki in Ashburton.
Pdf, 316 KB
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Procurement policy
Information regarding the current Oranga Tamariki procurement policy.
Pdf, 220 KB
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Discretionary redress payments
Information on discretionary payments offered as redress for abuse in state care from 1 January 2021 to the date of request, with information on the amount paid and the date offered.
Pdf, 304 KB
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Statistics regarding failed adoptions
A request for statistics or information regarding failed adoptions around the 1950s to the 1980s.
Pdf, 239 KB
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International relocation of children
Information regarding guidance, decision-making processes, complaints, and other matters relating to the relocation of children overseas, with particular focus on notification of parents and caregivers.
Pdf, 302 KB
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Safety and security incidents at Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo
Information about various kinds of incidents at the Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo youth justice residence, including assaults, sexualised behaviour, and grievances.
Pdf, 941 KB
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Waiata groups
Information relating to the waiata group for the Oranga Tamariki National Office.
Pdf, 306 KB
Published: December 21, 2017 · Updated: February 23, 2023