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Te PÅ«tahitanga o Te Waipounamu has received the findings of
He PÄ Harakeke, He Rito WhakakÄ«kinga WhÄruarua with much sadness, describing it as a blistering account of systematic âCrown resistance and hostility to the guarantee to MÄori of the right to cultural continuity.â The landmark report, released today by the Waitangi Tribunal, addresses numerous claims concerning severe and repeated breaches of Te Tiriti o Waitangi by Oranga Tamariki.
PouÄrahi/CE Helen Leahy commends the 286 page report for its rigorous investigation of longstanding complaints about the State care and protection systemâs failure to care for tamariki MÄori, and its acknowledgement of the WhÄnau Ora model as a potential solution.