17204 (2025). Tamatha Paul to the Minister for Children

Written Question
Published date: 27 Apr 2025
17204 (2025). Tamatha Paul to the Minister for Children: What was the abandonment rate for Tier 2: Intake Social Worker calls in 2023?
Hon Karen Chhour: I am advised the abandonment rate for tier 2 calls at the Oranga Tamariki National Contact Centre in 2023 was 25 percent. I refer the Member to my answer to WPQ 17198 (2025) for an explanation of the abandonment rate for tier 2 calls. I refer the Member to my answer to WPQ 17195 (2025) for an explanation of the tiered response system in place at the Oranga Tamariki National Contact Centre.