Oranga Tamariki
No sign of baby's injury in hours before hospital visit - GP
As police investigate the case of a one-month-old baby who was found with a broken arm at Middlemore Hospital, an Auckland doctor has revealed there was no sign the baby's injury occurred before he…
Youths leaving state care: 'They're going to all suffer'
The Children's Commissioner wants every young person leaving state care to be offered full support through a new transitional service.
Young people leaving state care with little support
Young people leaving care are three times more likely to end up in hospital before they turn 20 than those who haven't been in care, and 10 times more likely to be involved in minor offending. A new… Audio
Social workers aim to use public sector pay rise as leverage
Social workers contracted by Oranga Tamariki want to piggyback on a big pay boost going to their counterparts at the state agency.
Renee Porter: speaking up for those in care
Renee Porter is the Chair of VOYCE Whakarongo Mai, the Voice of the Young and Care Experienced, an advocacy group for children in care. This weekend she has delivered a speech at an international… Audio
Oranga Tamariki struggles to recruit social workers
Oranga Tamariki is struggling to recruit several hundred more social workers as it faces new demands to protect and help vulnerable children. Audio
Oranga Tamariki social workers in line for 30% pay rise
Social workers expecting to receive a 30 percent pay rise say it's been a long time coming, but they're pleased they're finally being recognised for the responsibilities and long hours in what's a… Video, Audio
Pay Equity for Oranga Tamariki Social Workers
Oranga Tamariki social workers have reached agreement in principle on a pay equity settlement worth $114.6 million over five years. The PSA Union's National Secretary Erin Polaczuk joins Kathryn to… Audio
"Real-time" logging of harm to children
Oranga Tamariki says all instances of harm to children will be logged faster now - the latest in a serious of moves to keep closer tabs on the welfare of children. The harm to children stats, however… Audio
Oranga Tamariki boss acknowledges judges' concerns
Family Court judges have been taking their concerns about the way Oranga Tamariki operates directly to the organisation's chief executive. Documents obtained through an Official Information Act… Audio
At-risk children wait months for court-ordered reports
At-risk children are having to wait months for court-ordered reports detailing the outcomes of investigations into abuse and neglect - or for family group conferences to take place. Audio
Family Court judge warns of child abuse in Hutt Valley
A Family Court judge has raised red flags with the very top of Oranga Tamariki about child abuse in the Hutt Valley. It comes as lawyers' claim the agency is struggling to cope, with one reporting… Audio
Mother speaks out over uplifted child laws
A mother who had three children taken by social services has opened up about when she fell pregnant and her fear that they were taking her baby. Under current laws, most parents who have a previous… Audio
21 safety assessments by Oranga Tamariki Wairarapa late
Social workers at Oranga Tamariki in Wairarapa failed to provide 21 safety assessments on children on time last year, new figures show.
Oranga Tamariki sorry over Trade Me ad
Oranga Tamariki has apologised for using Trade Me in a bid to find foster parents. The child welfare agency advertised for a caregiver on the site and provided some of the child's personal information… Audio
Oranga Tamariki apologises for Trade Me ad
Oranga Tamariki has been forced to say sorry for what the opposition is calling the crass use of TradeMe to find foster parents for children. One ad on the website describes a young Whanganui… Audio
Too much detail in Oranga Tamariki Trade Me ad - Kaiarataki
An attempt to provide care for a child by advertising on TradeMe has backfired for Oranga Tamariki. The child welfare agency advertised for a caregiver on the site and provided some of the child's… Audio
Children's Ministry shifts away from putting kids in care
Children's Minister Tracey Martin is signalling a shift away from putting children into care, and towards intensive intervention in a child's home.
Flawed Oranga Tamariki report details revealed in Family Court
The shortcomings of a rushed safety report by Oranga Tamariki about a young girl have been revealed in the Masterton Family Court. A social worker reported to a judge in February the girl was safe… Audio
Otago mayors plead Govt to fund children's village
Roxburgh and Otaki's children's villages, run by Stand Children's Services, are on the chopping block as Stand needs $3 million to keep them open. Audio
