Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 11, 2019 17:20:09 GMT 12
CHILDREN'S COMISSIONER SAYS ORANGA TAMARIKI APPROACH MUST CHANGE
Children's Commissioner Andrew Beecroft says Oranga Tamariki has no choice but to change its approach.
Ministry figures showed the number of Māori new-borns taken into state care rose from 110 in 2015 to 172 last year.
From 1 July, new legislation will be implemented, meaning Oranga Tamariki will need to partner with Iwi and Māori Organisations in decision making......
www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/388970/children-s-comissioner-says-oranga-tamariki-approach-must-change
Children's Commissioner Andrew Beecroft says Oranga Tamariki has no choice but to change its approach.
Ministry figures showed the number of Māori new-borns taken into state care rose from 110 in 2015 to 172 last year.
From 1 July, new legislation will be implemented, meaning Oranga Tamariki will need to partner with Iwi and Māori Organisations in decision making......
www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/388970/children-s-comissioner-says-oranga-tamariki-approach-must-change