Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 3, 2023 5:35:47 GMT 12
IWI MODEL NEXT STEP IN CHILD PROTECTION
The Minister for Children says the transfer of resources and authority to iwi is a critical next step in child protection.
Kelvin Davis last week launched Te Ara Mātua, an agreement between Oranga Tamariki, Ngati Kahungunu Inc and health and social wellbeing partners in Te Matau a Māui – Hawkes Bay which will give iwi and local organisations more involvement in decision making from the outset when whānau require intervention and support.
He says it’s a response to a challenge from former Ngati Kahungunu chair Ngahiwi Tomoana to the attempted uplift of a newborn pepe from Hawke’s Bay Hospital four years ago.
“It’s based on tikanga. It’s just a wonderful kaupapa and it’s been developed by Maori for Maori and it’s been run by Ngati Kahungunu with the support of Oranga Tamariki standing to the side and stepping in if they are ever needed,” Mr Davis says.....
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The Minister for Children says the transfer of resources and authority to iwi is a critical next step in child protection.
Kelvin Davis last week launched Te Ara Mātua, an agreement between Oranga Tamariki, Ngati Kahungunu Inc and health and social wellbeing partners in Te Matau a Māui – Hawkes Bay which will give iwi and local organisations more involvement in decision making from the outset when whānau require intervention and support.
He says it’s a response to a challenge from former Ngati Kahungunu chair Ngahiwi Tomoana to the attempted uplift of a newborn pepe from Hawke’s Bay Hospital four years ago.
“It’s based on tikanga. It’s just a wonderful kaupapa and it’s been developed by Maori for Maori and it’s been run by Ngati Kahungunu with the support of Oranga Tamariki standing to the side and stepping in if they are ever needed,” Mr Davis says.....
waateanews.com/2023/05/02/iwi-model-next-step-in-child-protection/