35270 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Children

Written Question

Published date: 21 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	35270 (2026)
Question asked:	06 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Hon Willow-Jean Prime
Portfolio:	Minister for Children
Minister replying:	Hon Karen Chhour
Answer received:	16 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_35270_2026
Document guid:	2daa2eae-d4c1-4402-b159-1c8c3ccf6b1c

35270 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Children: How many, if any, serious event notifications were made at each of Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki, Whakatakapokai, Te Maioha o Prekarangi, Te Au rere a te Tonga, and Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo youth justice facilities in July 2026?

Hon Karen Chhour: I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that the total number of Serious Event Notifications made across Youth Justice residences in July 2026 was 22. A further breakdown is provided below: Korowai Maanaki = 0 Whakatakapokai = 3 Te Au Rere a te Tonga = 4 Te Maioha o Parekarangi = 10 Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo = 5