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Will there be more psychologists involved in delivering the second Oranga Tamariki Military-Style Academy; if so, how many and during what phase?

Answered Question 5250 (2026)
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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Will there be more psychologists involved in delivering the second Oranga Tamariki Military-Style Academy; if so, how many and during what phase?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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Yes. I am advised by Oranga Tamariki there will be Manager Clinical Programme (who is also a senior psychologist) and an additional Senior Psychologist. I am further advised they will be an integral part of both the residential and community phases.