Main report

This main part of the report begins with data on outcome indicators for tamariki and rangatahi Māori currently involved in the oranga tamariki system and Māori adults aged 27–30 who were involved in the system as children.

We then look at the way in which Oranga Tamariki works with whānau
Whānau refers to people who are biologically linked or share whakapapa. For the Monitor’s monitoring purposes, whānau includes parents, whānau members living with tamariki at the point they have come into care View the full glossary
Māori, including through its strategic partnerships under section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act.23

We finish with a closer look at three parts of the oranga tamariki system – reports of concern, FGCs and youth justice intervention.

23 Although section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act is now repealed, we are required to report on it for 2023/24. We will continue to report annually on outcomes for tamariki
Children (plural) aged 0-13 yearsView the full glossary
and rangatahi
Young person aged 14 – 21 years of ageView the full glossary
Māori, and their whānau
Whānau refers to people who are biologically linked or share whakapapa. For the Monitor’s monitoring purposes, whānau includes parents, whānau members living with tamariki at the point they have come into care View the full glossary
.