35271 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Children

Written Question
Published date: 21 Aug 2026
35271 (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 between 1 January and 30 June 2026?
Hon Karen Chhour: I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that the total number of Serous Event Notifications made across Youth Justice residences between 1 January and 30 June 2026 was 123. A further breakdown is provided below: Korowai Maanaki = 40 Whakatakapokai = 30 Te Au Rere a te Tonga = 10 Te Maioha o Parekarangi = 36 Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo = 7