Minister announces unit to investigate harm against children in care
It follows a slew of complaints about Oranga Tamariki.
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Leaked email reveals government departments’ concerns about boot camp proposal
Oranga Tamariki agreed to make changes in response to the feedback.
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Teachers openly flaunt children's absenteeism rules.
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Hīkoi to Parliament: Seymour warns parents who take kids to explain ‘unjustified absences’
The minister has previously spoken of the need for children to attend school to learn.
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Government’s response to the Inquiry into abuse in state care
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Leaked doc reveals minister's admission of risks of allowing boot camp providers to use force against children
The Children's Commissioner is 'disappointed' she wasn't consulted.
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