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Blending Māori knowledge and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
A marae-based programme blending internationally renowned Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and mātauranga Māori is achieving positive results in the Bay of Plenty.
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Key data tables
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Data about how we work with children by region, age and ethnicity.
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Lifting employment chances for youth justice residents
A forklift might seem a little out of place in a youth justice residence, but at Te Au rere a te Tonga it serves an important purpose.
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Performance Report for Quarter 3, 2024 to 2025
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This performance report describes progress we made during quarter 3 of the 2024/25 financial year.
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Ministerial priorities performance report - Quarter 3 for 2024 to 2025
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This report describes our progress against government and Minister priorities during quarter 3 of the 2024/25 financial year.
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Pacific Strategy
The strategic direction of our work to meet the needs of Pacific children, young people, families and communities.
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Performance Measures for Ministerial Priorities
In August 2024, the Minister for Children identified 4 key priorities for Oranga Tamariki. They ensure we focus on our core purpose.
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Our leadership: Te Riu
Our leadership team, Te Riu, and wider leadership members oversee the Ministry's strategic direction.
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Va’aifetū: new model, same heart
In June, we met with community leaders to celebrate the redevelopment of our practice model, Va’aifetū. This work has ensured Pacific knowledge, values and approaches are embedded in the model’s heart.
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Military-Style Academy pilot concludes
It is the end of our 12-month Military-Style Academy pilot with 8 participants having completed the program. Read our statement on the end the pilot and on some of its impact and outcomes.
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CE expenses disclosure 1 February 2021 - 30 June 2021
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Information provided for the period ending June 2021 disclosing Chief Executive expenses, gifts and hospitality.
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CE expenses disclosure 23 September 2024 - 30 June 2025
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Information provided for the period ending June 2025 disclosing Chief Executive expenses, gifts and hospitality.
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Report: Impact on Oranga Tamariki of amendment to Bail Act
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A briefing which was provided to the Minister to advise of the impact on Oranga Tamariki of amendment to Bail Act 2000.
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Reports of concern 2024 increase and future demand
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An analysis of the drivers behind the 34.5% increase of report of concern in 2024 compared to 2023, and a look at what we might expect to see in the future.
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Meet the recipients of Prime Minister’s Oranga Tamariki Awards
Meet 2 of the 14 young people who received at the 2025 Prime Minister's Oranga Tamariki awards. Awards recognise excellence, and come with a scholarship to further skills, talents or aspirations.
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Turning Tables: Ōtautahi on the Fast Track to Success
Discover the Ōtautahi’s Fast Track tepu - a group of government agencies and community workers who can turn tables for local rangatahi.
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Haere mai, new Youth Advisory Group members
In June 2025, we welcomed the new members of our fourth Youth Advisory Group (YAG) with a mihi whakatau and morning tea at the Oranga Tamariki National Office in Wellington.
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Celebrating students' success at Epuni
Staff and students at Epuni Care and Protection Residence celebrate Matariki and the end of another school term at a Kudos event.
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Reference diagram of key events for Reports of Concern 2024 report
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A diagram showing reports of concern received per quarter, since 2017. It also provides contextual and other factors that may have impacted report numbers.
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Cabinet minute of decision - Out of Cycle funding for external services and contracts
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Minutes of the Cabinet's decision on our out-of-cycle funding request for external providers of services for children.