This part of the report begins with the extent to which tamariki and rangatahi Māori are over-represented in the oranga tamariki system and the extent to which disparities exist between Māori and non-Māori.
We go on to look at data on outcome indicators for tamariki and rangatahi Māori currently involved with Oranga Tamariki.
This is followed by data on outcome indicators for rangatahi Young person aged 14 – 21 years of ageView the full glossary Māori aged 18–25 and for Māori adults aged 27–30 who were involved in the oranga tamariki system as children.
We then focus on how services and supports are delivered to tamariki and rangatahi Māori and their whānau in the oranga tamariki system.
We also look at how these services and supports were disrupted by funding and contract changes in 2024/25.