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Further to 53818 (2025), how many, if any, claims for abuse in care have been closed by Oranga Tamariki since the interim Claims service was "stood up" in January 2023? and 1 other question

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 53818 (2025), how many, if any, claims for abuse in care have been closed by Oranga Tamariki since the interim Claims service was "stood up" in January 2023?

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    Further to 53818 (2025), how many, if any, claims for abuse in care have been closed by Oranga Tamariki since the interim Claims service was "stood up" in January 2023, listed by year?

Answered by

Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

Answer

I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that the total number of claims and inquiries closed since January 2023 is 302. Of the total number of claims closed, 24 were eligible claims. A further breakdown is provided below: 2023 = 3 2024 = 50 2025 = 238 2026 = 11 Eligible claims: 2023 = 0 2024 = 5 2025 = 19 2026 = 0