Day: July 2, 2021

Ten young people impacted by Te Oranga Residence closing

On Tuesday 29th June, 2021, newsroom.co.nz broke the story (Trigger Warning: Violence) on excessive restraint captured by leaked surveillance footage at the Oranga Tamariki residence, Te Oranga. The Office of the Children’s Commissioner and VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai expressed our view publicly on the staff behaviour shown on film. In response to this disturbing footage, Sir Wira Gardiner, the acting […]

Promise Three: Learning

Education as a gateway to dreams, rangatahi are supported to achieve aspirations.

Promise One: Care

Every tamaiti receives nurturing, protection, and provision, as any good parent would offer.

Promise Five: Voice

Tamariki and rangatahi are involved in decisions that affect them, and their voices are honoured.

Promise Four: Wellbeing

Timely, accessible, and culturally conscious health and mental health services are available to all taiohi.

Promise Two: Stability

Young people in care experience consistency, safety, and a sense of belonging.

Whānau care is where a child is being raised by someone in their whānau or extended family. Often it means a child living with their grandparents – but could also be another family member like an aunt, uncle or older sibling. Whāngai is the traditional Māori practice of whānau care.