50419 (2024). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister for Children

Written Question
Published date: 29 Aug 2024
50419 (2024). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister for Children: Does the Minister stand by her statement “if we need to uplift because they’re unsafe, we will do it”, if so, how does Oranga Tamariki identify if a tamariki should be uplifted?
Hon Karen Chhour: Yes. I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that more information can be found on the Oranga Tamariki Practice Centre at https://practice.orangatamariki.govt.nz/policy/assessment/.