Press Release – The Maori Party Te Pti Mori are calling for a review on Oranga Tamarikis Child Protection Protocol and the culture at their youth residences, after a whistle blower video revealed physical abuse against children in state care by Oranga Tamariki staff members. …
Te Pāti Māori are calling for a review on Oranga Tamariki’s Child Protection Protocol and the culture at their youth residences, after a whistle blower video revealed physical abuse against children in state care by Oranga Tamariki staff members.
“I feel huge aroha for our tamariki who are already traumatised and clearly still at risk of abuse and humiliation in state care. Many of these tamariki have come from backgrounds where violence and abuse is normal. These are the most vulnerable people in the country” said Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer.
Press Release – Te Pati Maori Te Pti Mori are cautiously optimistic about the announcement of the Wellbeing Budget today. We acknowledge the work that has gone into the development of this budget, particularly the effort by our Mori Ministers which has seen one of the …
Te Pāti Māori are cautiously optimistic about the announcement of the Wellbeing Budget today.
“We acknowledge the work that has gone into the development of this budget, particularly the effort by our Māori Ministers which has seen one of the most significant increases into the Māori economy,” said Debbie Ngarewa-Packer.
“Our unapologetic voice in Opposition has given Māori in Government the kaha to fight for more and this budget is a reflection of that.