Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 24, 2019 16:58:15 GMT 12
CHILDREN'S COMMISSIONER ANDREW BECROFT SUPPORTS SEPARATE CHILDCARE SYSTEM FOR MĀORI
Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft isn't ruling out a separate childcare system for Māori outside of Oranga Tamariki.
"There's a common cry for ownership by Māori and delivery of services by Māori for Māori. I think the time has come, as a nation, for us to seriously consider that."
When pressed on what that system would look like, Becroft said he could picture working alongside a Māori Children's Commissioner.
"Oh, on that point, it may well be that there is a Commissioner for New Zealand Children, Commissioner for Māori Children; maybe the same for children in care.....
www.newshub.co.nz/home/shows/2019/08/children-s-commissioner-andrew-becroft-supports-separate-childcare-system-for-m-ori.html
Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft isn't ruling out a separate childcare system for Māori outside of Oranga Tamariki.
"There's a common cry for ownership by Māori and delivery of services by Māori for Māori. I think the time has come, as a nation, for us to seriously consider that."
When pressed on what that system would look like, Becroft said he could picture working alongside a Māori Children's Commissioner.
"Oh, on that point, it may well be that there is a Commissioner for New Zealand Children, Commissioner for Māori Children; maybe the same for children in care.....
www.newshub.co.nz/home/shows/2019/08/children-s-commissioner-andrew-becroft-supports-separate-childcare-system-for-m-ori.html