News
News, stories, and updates about Oranga Tamariki and our partners.
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Media statement – rapid residence review
Media statement - Oranga Tamariki Secure Residences & a Sample of Community Homes - Independent, External Rapid Review.
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Darrin Haimona attends Aboriginal Children's Forum
Māori, Partnerships and Communities, Deputy Chief Executive Darrin Haimona was invited to speak at the Aboriginal Children's Forum, which promotes the safety, health and resilience of vulnerable Aboriginal tamariki and rangatahi.
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OTAP in action: better education support for tamariki in care
Through the Oranga Tamariki Action Plan, Oranga Tamariki and the Ministry of Education are working together to better support care experienced tamariki and rangatahi needs at school.
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Taking steps to enable Ōtautahi Pasifika Community
Around 40 Pacific Community Providers and leaders from across Ōtautahi were welcomed onto Ngā Hau e Whā National marae for an inaugural Pacific Fono.
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Media release – Chappie Te Kani
Media release from Chappie Te Kani, Chief Executive of Oranga Tamariki. Oranga Tamariki takes action following serious allegations involving staff acting inappropriately in residences.
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Report on experiences of takatāpui & rainbow rangatahi in care
Making Ourselves Visible is a report commissioned by Oranga Tamariki on the experiences of takatāpui and rainbow rangatahi in care, delivered by a community design team of researchers, counsellors, rainbow advocates, and care-experienced rainbow rangatahi…
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A unique role working at Haumaru Ōrite, Starship Hospital
Geoff is an Oranga Tamariki social worker at Haumaru Ōrite, the acute mental health unit for children and adolescents at Starship Hospital in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. It’s a unique role, and one he feels privileged to work in.
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Clinical nurse and social workers tackle unmet health needs
As the first clinical nurse specialist working alongside Oranga Tamariki in South Auckland, Fonoifafo (Fono) McFarland-Seumanu has a big job on her hands.
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Government expands Fast Track youth offending programme
The government has announced that more children who have offended, and their whānau will receive additional support.
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Tobias has a message for other kids in care
Meet Tobias. He’s a school prefect, dancer, pianist, and performer, with big dreams for the future.
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Iwi-led plan transforms the way whānau are supported
A new Ngāti Kahungunu-led plan was launched at Waipatu Marae, that will improve and transform the way tamariki and whānau in Te Matau ā Māui are supported through early intervention to limit whānau involvement with Oranga Tamariki.
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Oranga Tamariki therapy dog helps kids
Juliette Pineda is a therapist for Oranga Tamariki at Puawaitahi, Auckland. She works with tamariki to help them heal from trauma with the help of Yazzy, a trained therapy dog.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Needs Assessment published
Oranga Tamariki | Ministry for Children has published an in-depth report about the mental health and wellbeing needs of children within the Oranga Tamariki system. The report comes as part of the Oranga Tamariki Action Plan, a cross agency effort to impro…
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Iwi-led Youth Justice prevention programme: Oranga Rangatahi
Oranga Rangatahi is an iwi-led youth justice prevention programme in Ōpōtiki, Bay of Plenty. Rangi Williams and Karl Severinsen both work in the programme.
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Caregiver Awareness Week: Hita and Nadia share their experience
This week is Caregiver Awareness Week – a chance to acknowledge and celebrate caregiving whānau across Aotearoa for everything they do for those in their care. We spoke to one of our whānau caregivers about the experience he and his partner share in carin…
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Action Plan helps teens figure out “what next”
Knowing they have somewhere safe to go is the top priority for young people transitioning to independence after time in care or youth justice – they now have more options as a result of 3 agencies working together and increasing their support.
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Acknowledging caregiving whānau this Caregiver Awareness Week
This week is Caregiver Awareness Week (Monday 6 March to Sunday 12 March), and Oranga Tamariki Chief Executive Chappie Te Kani is recognising caregiving whānau across Aoteroa – and encouraging New Zealanders to join him in saying, 'Thank you for the…
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Concluding Observations from the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child2023
The United Nations (UN) Committee on the Rights of the Child has acknowledged the New Zealand Government’s commitment to upholding and furthering the rights of tamariki and rangatahi in New Zealand.
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Whare Ngaakau Nui – a new home for tamariki and rangatahi with high complex needs
A karakia was held in Manurewa in December 2022 to officially open Whare Ngaakau Nui, a new purpose-built home for tamariki and rangatahi with high complex, special needs and specialist treatment.
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Social work graduate inspired to make change
Oranga Tamariki Disability Advisory Group member, Hannah Watson, talks about her journey to graduating with a Bachelor of Social Work and the people who inspired her.
Published: March 29, 2021 · Updated: March 29, 2021
