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Was there an incident at Korowai Manaaki whereby young people lined up on two sides and a young person walked through the two lines while he was hit; if so, when, if at all, was the Oranga Tamariki National Manager of Youth Justice made aware of this?

Answered Question 36225 (2026)
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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Was there an incident at Korowai Manaaki whereby young people lined up on two sides and a young person walked through the two lines while he was hit; if so, when, if at all, was the Oranga Tamariki National Manager of Youth Justice made aware of this?

Answered by

Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

Answer

I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that the National Director for Youth Justice Residences was made aware of an alleged incident as described by the Member on 14 July 2026.