17 April 2024 “Short sighted” proposal to cut Oranga Tamariki staff puts wellbeing of children in care at risk. The news today of 447 proposed job cuts at Oranga Tamariki has left those who work closely with care experienced tamariki deeply concerned. VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai has been advocating for care experienced Kiwi since 2017, […]
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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.