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What are the standards, if any, for staffing ratios in Oranga Tamariki youth justice facilities?

Answered Question 35272 (2026)
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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • What are the standards, if any, for staffing ratios in Oranga Tamariki youth justice facilities?

Answered by

Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

Answer

I am advised there is no set standard staff to young people ratios used by Oranga Tamariki within its Youth Justice Residences. I am further advised staff to young people ratios are determined by the operational needs of each residence and the needs of individual young people, which can vary daily.