Summarised by Centrist
An inquiry has been launched into Oranga Tamariki’s decision to cut or axe funding for nearly 400 community groups, affecting services for vulnerable children and families. E Tipu E Rea Whānau, among the impacted organisations, said their work prevents tamariki from entering state care. Chief Executive Zoe Witika-Hawke expressed concern, stating, “We can show data — clearly — that we have stopped hundreds of our tamariki ending up in state care.” The inquiry will investigate the decision-making process.
