An inquest will be held to look into the causes and circumstances around the death of 3-year-old Moko Rangitoheriri.
Rotorua Coroner Wallace Bain announced today he will conduct the hearing after the sentencing of the Taupo toddler's killers, Tania Shailer and David William Haerewa, next month.
Shailer and Haerewa this week pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Moko, who was in their care at the time of his death.
Dr Bain said he would be addressing a number of questions, including what checks were made as to the suitability of the caregivers, what checks were made on the safety and wellbeing of Moko while in their care and if anyone else was aware of the assaults Moko was receiving during the two month period before his death.
Moko died at Taupo Hospital in August last year after being beaten to the point where he suffered facial swelling, internal bleeding, septic shock from his leaking bowel and swelling of the brain.