51916 (2025). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Children
Written Question
Published date: 16 Nov 2025
51916 (2025). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Children: Further to 46848 (2025), How many, if any, secure care admissions were extended at Oranga Tamariki's Puketai care and protection facility between 1 January and 31 July 2025, and, if any, were all in full compliance with the law?
Hon Karen Chhour: I am advised that between 1 January and 31 July 2025, there were no secure care admissions extended at Puketai residence, meaning that none lasted longer than 3 consecutive days, as outlined in the Oranga Tamariki Act (1989). Please note that this is operational data and subject to change.