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Review of child protection policies research
We reviewed studies on child protection policies in a variety of settings. We identify what may enable or prevent staff to follow these, and what helps policies to work well.
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Mental health study for children and young people in care
We're working with the University of Canterbury on a study to learn more about the mental health needs of children and young people in care.
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DKP Recommendation 12 literature scan
Pdf, 474 KB
A literature scan to ascertain the characteristics of effective Child Protection Policies.
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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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Ministerial priorities performance report - Quarter 1 for 2025 to 2026
Pdf, 311 KB
This report describes our progress against government and Minister priorities during quarter 1 of the 2025/26 financial year.
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Performance Report for Quarter 1, 2025 to 2026
Pdf, 451 KB
This performance report describes progress we made during quarter 1 of the 2025/26 financial year.
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December 2025 progress report sent to the OPC
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Privacy compliance project quarterly report – October to December 2025
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October 2025 progress dashboard sent to the OPC
Pdf, 250 KB
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Family Values: Meet the 4 Brothers Working for Oranga Tamariki
They say you should never do business with family, but 4 brothers working together at Oranga Tamariki reject that expression.
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Supporting young women through puberty and change
Living in an Oranga Tamariki house in Northland, Aroha* hadn’t had anybody talk to her about a period and what it was. So when it arrived, she felt scared and alone.
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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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Media statement: Experiences of Care in Aotearoa 2024-25 report
Read our statement from Chief Social Worker Nicolette Dickson on the Aroturuki Tamariki–Independent Children’s Monitor Experiences of Care in Aotearoa annual report 2024-2025.
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Next steps on Military-Style Academy Programmes
Oranga Tamariki is preparing a second MSA programme, with a confirmed start date of 9 March 2026.
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New approach to commissioning services for children and young people
This paper updates Cabinet on our new commissioning approach for services for children and young people.
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The Commissioning and Investment Plan July 2025
Pdf, 2.1 MB
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The Commissioning and Investment Plan 1 October 2025
Pdf, 2.9 MB
A revised Plan (1 October 2025), informed by feedback, was presented to Cabinet on 13 October 2025.
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The Commissioning and Investment Plan 1 December 2025
Pdf, 2.9 MB
A draft plan (July 2025) was presented to external partners and providers at hui held across Aotearoa New Zealand from May to August 2025.
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Cabinet Social Outcomes Committee Minute (SOU 25 MIN 0133)
Pdf, 1.8 MB
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Cabinet paper Report back on a new approach to commissioning services for children and young people
Pdf, 533 KB
Cabinet paper 13 October 2025
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Providers’ survey topline findings
We conducted an online survey in July and August 2025 to gather feedback from service providers who support our care and protection work.