35275 (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:	35275 (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_35275_2026
Document guid:	09903fe8-18a2-4c7a-9ecc-dfacfc4934aa

35275 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Children: What is the maximum resident capacity 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, assuming full staffing capacity?

Hon Karen Chhour: I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that the current maximum resident capacity across Youth Justice residences as at 3 August 2026 was 165. A further breakdown is provided below: Korowai Maanaki = 42 Whakatakapokai = 15 Te Au Rere a te Tonga = 40 Te Maioha o Parekarangi = 30 Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo = 38