Author: Priscilla Yap

My Biggest Moves

In the lead up to this year’s election, we are spotlighting one of the 6 Promises each month. For June we have been focusing on Promise 2 – the promise of safety and stability for every child in care. One of the most fundamental agents of safety and stability – for anyone, but especially young […]

Outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi Māori and their whānau – Aroturuki Tamariki (ICM) Report

VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai says a new report highlighting the ongoing overrepresentation oftamariki and rangatahi Māori throughout the oranga tamariki system should be a catalystfor urgent action rather than further discussion. The report, Outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi Māori and their whānau in the orangatamariki system 2024/25, released today by Aroturuki Tamariki | Independent Children’sMonitor, […]

Kōkiri: The Future Speaks – Funding Concerns

VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai is warning that the future of advocacy for children in state care is under increasing financial pressure, as some representatives from the current Government failed to attend a key political discussion at the organisation’s inaugural national conference in Wellington. More than 300 rangatahi, caregivers, sector leaders and policymakers gathered at Tākina […]

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.