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Further to 5259 (2026), how is the second Oranga Tamariki Military-Style Academy working with families/whānau earlier in the residential phase and what does 'earlier' mean in contrast to the pilot Military-Style Academy?

Answered Question 18542 (2026)
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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to 5259 (2026), how is the second Oranga Tamariki Military-Style Academy working with families/whānau earlier in the residential phase and what does 'earlier' mean in contrast to the pilot Military-Style Academy?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that Oranga Tamariki has engaged with families/whānau earlier in the second Military-Style Academy (MSA) Programme, specifically by holding multi-disciplinary team meetings in week three of the residential phase and the first transition hui in week five, which is earlier than in the Pilot.