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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Statistics relating to Reports of Concern (part one)
A request for statistics regarding Reports of Concern, with breakdowns by region, action taken, and finding category. Data provided is from July 2015 onwards. Please note that, due to file size limitations, this response has been uploaded in two parts. This is part one of two.
Pdf, 21 MB
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Statistics relating to Reports of Concern (part two)
A request for statistics regarding Reports of Concern, with breakdowns by region, action taken, and finding category. Data provided is from July 2015 onwards. Please note that, due to file size limitations, this response has been uploaded in two parts. This is part two of two.
Pdf, 24 MB
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Policies relating to Reports of Concern marked as Not Found or No Further Action
A request for information on policies and guidance relating to Reports of Concern resolved as "Not Found" or "No Further Action".
Pdf, 406 KB
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Request for copy of mahere reo / Māori Language Plan
A request for a copy of any mahere reo / Māori Language Plan used by Oranga Tamariki.
Pdf, 319 KB
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Grievances raised against Oranga Tamariki
A request for information regarding the number of personal grievances raised against Oranga Tamariki in the past ten years, and payments made for personal grievance settlements in that time.
Pdf, 324 KB
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Queries regarding information sharing, biometrics, location tracking, and use of radiation
A request for information based on allegations of collection of biometric information, live surveillance data, precise location tracking, detailed behavioural profiles, and use of high-intensity targeted radiation.
Pdf, 414 KB
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Queries regarding Will St whare
Queries relating to the Will St whare regarding section 400 assessment.
Pdf, 413 KB
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Staff safety at Te Puna Wai
Information on assaults and attempted assaults against staff at the Te Puna Wai ō Tuhinapo youth justice residence in Christchurch, and other information related to safety and support for staff.
Pdf, 251 KB
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Back Office Enterprise Systems implemented by Oranga Tamariki
Information on the current back-office enterprise systems for use at Oranga Tamariki.
Pdf, 362 KB
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Documents relating to concerns with Military-Style Academy
A request for reports, reviews, audits, and communications regarding concerns and feedback about the Military-Style Academy programme.
Pdf, 240 KB
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Modelling for potential increases in Reports of Concern relating to Dame Karen Poutasi review
A request for information on any modelling or advice produced by Oranga Tamariki regarding potential increases in Reports of Concern associated with recommendations from the Dame Karen Poutasi review.
Pdf, 403 KB
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Queries about Māori data sovereignty and use of generative AI
A request for information regarding Māori data sovereignty and generative AI tools utilised by Oranga Tamariki.
Pdf, 258 KB
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Biometric systems for Oranga Tamariki
A request for information on any biometric systems utilised by Oranga Tamariki that fall within the scope of the Biometrics Processing Privacy Code 2025.
Pdf, 719 KB
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Contracts, subscriptions, or other engagement with Palantir Technologies
A request for information on whether Oranga Tamariki uses any services or technologies provided by Palantir Technologies.
Pdf, 354 KB
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Request for information relating to Homai School and Elmwood School
A request for records relating to Homai School and Elmwood School between 1950 and 1999.
Pdf, 368 KB
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Request for various policies and practice guidance
A request for various polices and guidance information with regards to Reports of Concern, assessments, Family Group Conferences, and other matters relating to children with whom Oranga Tamariki has involvement.
Pdf, 333 KB
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Staff on various types of leave or suspension
Information regarding staff currently on paid suspension leave or paid discretionary leave.
Pdf, 455 KB
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Governance and expenses for Crown Response Unit
A request for information regarding governance, performance measures, and evaluations with regards to the Crown Response Unit as it was hosted under Oranga Tamariki.
Pdf, 449 KB
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Practice guidance regarding allegations of abuse made by children
A request for practice guidance relating to how social workers handle allegations of abuse made by children against their caregivers.
Pdf, 275 KB
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Staff on suspension within past three years
Information about any staff placed on suspension leave from financial year 2023/24 to 2025/26, broken down by type of leave, reason, duration, and outcome.
Pdf, 746 KB
Published: December 21, 2017 · Updated: February 23, 2023