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A regional perspective on serious and persistent offending
This report uses the views of those who work with children and youth with serious and persistent offending to explore what influences trends of these behaviours. It aims to support an understanding to improve ways to engage with them and reduce reoffendin…
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A regional perspective on serious and persistent offending
Pdf, 720 KB
This research gathered insights from Youth Justice Teams to explore factors of child and youth serious and persistent offending.
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Health care in residences and secure facilities
This review of evidence summarises the available research on different models of health care for young people in secure residential facilities.
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Evidence Scan Models of care in secure residences accessible
Pdf, 470 KB
An evidence scan summarising the available international and New Zealand research on models of health care in residences and secure facilities.
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Advert for Family Home Caregivers Hamilton Dunedin
Pdf, 182 KB
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Oranga Tamariki child protection standard operating procedure
Pdf, 298 KB
This document outlines the processes for recognising and responding to concerns for the oranga, including safety, of tamariki or rangatahi.
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Oranga Tamariki Child Protection Policy
Pdf, 299 KB
This policy sets out the responsibilities and organisational commitment of Oranga Tamariki to child protection. It outlines the expectations of how staff will respond to situations where serious harm, abuse, deprivation, ill-treatment or neglect are suspected or identified or when safety and wellbeing concerns for tamariki are identified.
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Our leadership
Our executive leadership team, Te Riu, and wider leadership members oversee the Ministry's strategic direction.
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Caregiver surveys and research
We run an annual satisfaction survey and others for caregivers who care for the tamariki and rangatahi we are engaged with. We also research the systems and resources that support them.
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Impact of a parent’s use of drugs or substances on children in care
This report examines how often parents of children in care use methamphetamine and other substances. It also identifies current service needs and gaps for these children.
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Analysis of methamphetamine and other drug or substance use and the impact on children in care
Pdf, 492 KB
This analysis outlines how methamphetamine (meth) and other drug/substance use affect tamariki and rangatahi in the Oranga Tamariki care and protection system.
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Honouring our caregivers who step up
Every child deserves a safe, loving home. For Catherine Dalton, becoming an Oranga Tamariki caregiver was a way to make a difference for tamariki and rangatahi in care.
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Information sharing resources
These resources are available to ensure you can safely and appropriately share information across the child welfare and protection sector.
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Forms to request information
Editable forms are available to download to assist with information requests across the child welfare and protection sector.
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Final evaluation report MSA Pilot 3
Pdf, 5.6 MB
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Military-Style Academy Pilot: Final evaluation
Oranga Tamariki has released an independent evaluation report of the Military-Style Academy Pilot, which ran from July 2024 to July 2025.
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Military-Style Academy Pilot - Final evaluation, September 2025
Pdf, 5.6 MB
This final report summarises evaluation findings for the full pilot. It provides insights to inform future delivery of such academies and the design and delivery of youth justice programmes.
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Psychology helps staff and young people at youth residences
When Lindsay Yeo traded in his job in the education sector to work at Te Au rere a te Tonga youth justice residence in Palmerston North, he wasn’t sure what to expect.
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Home
We are dedicated to supporting any child in New Zealand whose wellbeing is at significant risk of harm now, or in the future.
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Chief Legal Officer appointed to national legislation advisory committee
Oranga Tamariki is proud to share that our Chief Legal Officer, Emily Hockly, has been selected to join the Legislation Design and Advisory Committee.