18549 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Children

Written Question

Published date: 19 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	18549 (2026)
Question asked:	05 May 2026
Member asking:	Hon Willow-Jean Prime
Portfolio:	Minister for Children
Minister replying:	Hon Karen Chhour
Answer received:	13 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_18549_2026
Document guid:	21f45fa2-49be-4322-b454-cc8d7733882e

18549 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Children: Further to 58965 (2025), how many meetings, if any, has Oranga Tamariki had since January 2026 with mana whenua regarding the second military-style academy that commenced in March 2026, listed by date and roles of those present?

Hon Karen Chhour: I am advised that Oranga Tamariki has recorded four meetings with mana whenua in relation to the second Military-Style Academy programme. • 21 January 2026 • 29 January 2026 • 3 March 2026 • 2 April 2026 I am further advised that in addition to the above, there are regular conversations taking place, including informal meetings or calls which are not centrally recorded and therefore cannot be provided in a list format.