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Question 35612 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 3 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I took one paper to the Cabinet Legislation Committee on 6 August 2026: • Regulatory Changes to Improve Search Safety in Oranga Tamariki Residences

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Question 35704 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    Has the Oranga Tamariki Chief Advisor seen any CCTV footage from Korowai Manaaki showing young people lined up on two sides and a young person walking through the two lines while he was hit; if so, when did they view this?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that the Oranga Tamariki Chief Advisor Youth Justice Services and Residential Care has not viewed the footage referred to by the Member.

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Question 35706 (2026)

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    Has the Oranga Tamariki National Manager for Youth Justice seen any CCTV footage from Korowai Manaaki showing young people lined up on two sides and a young person walking through the two lines while he was hit; if so, when did they view…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that the Oranga Tamariki National Director Youth Justice Residences viewed the footage referred to by the Member on 15 July 2026.

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Question 35707 (2026)

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    Has the Oranga Tamariki Deputy Chief Executive responsible for youth justice seen any CCTV footage from Korowai Manaaki showing young people lined up on two sides and a young person walking through the two lines while he was hit; if so,…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that the Oranga Tamariki Deputy Chief Executive Youth Justice Services and Residential Care viewed the footage referred to by the Member on 16 July 2026.

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Question 35708 (2026)

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    Has the Chief Executive of Oranga Tamariki seen any CCTV footage from Korowai Manaaki showing young people lined up on two sides and a young person walking through the two lines while he was hit; if so, when did she view this?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that the Chief Executive of Oranga Tamariki has not viewed the footage referred to by the Member.

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Question 35269 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    What protocol and procedures, if any, govern the storage and disposal of CTV footage captured at Oranga Tamariki youth justice facilities?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that the relevant business group within Oranga Tamariki determined that CCTV footage captured at Oranga Tamariki youth justice residences would generally be retained for three months before being automatically overwritten.

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Question 35270 (2026)

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    How many, if any, serious event notifications were made at each of Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki, Whakatakapokai, Te Maioha o Prekarangi, Te Au rere a te Tonga, and Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo youth justice facilities in July 2026?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that the total number of Serious Event Notifications made across Youth Justice residences in July 2026 was 22. A further breakdown is provided below: Korowai Maanaki = 0 Whakatakapokai = 3 Te Au Rere a te…

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Question 35271 (2026)

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    How many, if any, serious event notifications were made at each of Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki, Whakatakapokai, Te Maioha o Prekarangi, Te Au rere a te Tonga, and Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo youth justice facilities between 1 January and…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that the total number of Serous Event Notifications made across Youth Justice residences between 1 January and 30 June 2026 was 123. A further breakdown is provided below: Korowai Maanaki = 40 Whakatakapokai…

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Question 35272 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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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…

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Question 35273 (2026)

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    Does each of Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki, Whakatakapokai, Te Maioha o Prekarangi, Te Au rere a te Tonga, and Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo youth justice facilities, have the staffing complement required to staff the maximum capacity of the…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that each shift in a Youth Justice residence is rostered with the staffing complement required to meet operational requirements. Where there are shortages due to unplanned absences, additional shifts may be offered to casual…

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Question 35274 (2026)

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    How many beds are currently in use at each of Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki, Whakatakapokai, Te Maioha o Prekarangi, Te Au rere a te Tonga, and Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo youth justice facilities?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that the current number of beds in use across Youth Justice residences as at 3 August 2026 was 125. A further breakdown is provided below: Korowai Maanaki = 21 Whakatakapokai = 12 Te Au Rere a te Tonga = 32…

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Question 35275 (2026)

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    What is the maximum resident capacity at each of Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki, Whakatakapokai, Te Maioha o Prekarangi, Te Au rere a te Tonga, and Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo youth justice facilities, assuming full staffing capacity?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that the current maximum resident capacity across Youth Justice residences as at 3 August 2026 was 165. A further breakdown is provided below: Korowai Maanaki = 42 Whakatakapokai = 15 Te Au Rere a te Tonga =…

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Question 35276 (2026)

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    What spare capacity, if any, is there in each of Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki, Whakatakapokai, Te Maioha o Prekarangi, Te Au rere a te Tonga, and Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo youth justice facilities, expressed in the number of beds and…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that the total number of beds available across Youth Justice residences as at 3 August 2026 was 20. A further breakdown is provided below: Korowai Maanaki = 7 Whakatakapokai = 1 Te Au Rere a te Tonga = 8 Te…

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Question 35277 (2026)

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    How many reports of concern, if any, were made at each of Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki, Whakatakapokai, Te Maioha o Prekarangi, Te Au rere a te Tonga, and Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo youth justice facilities in July 2026?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that the total number of Reports of Concern across Youth Justice residences in July 2026 was 64. A further breakdown is provided below: Korowai Maanaki = 9 Whakatakapokai = 6 Te Au Rere a te Tonga = 1 Te…

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Question 35278 (2026)

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    How many, if any, leadership team roles at Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki youth justice facility are filled by contractors; if any, what are the names of the roles and the lengths of the contracts?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that there are no leadership team roles at Korowai Manaaki filled by contractors.

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Question 35279 (2026)

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    How many staff vacancies, if any, are there at each of Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki, Whakatakapokai, Te Maioha o Prekarangi, Te Au rere a te Tonga, and Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo youth justice facilities; if any, what are the role titles…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised by Oranga Tamariki vacancies are reported as ‘unfilled positions which includes positions under active recruitment, held for staff on secondment to other roles, and staff on extended leave without pay and that the total number…

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Question 35280 (2026)

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    How many reports of concern, if any, were made at each of Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki, Whakatakapokai, Te Maioha o Prekarangi, Te Au rere a te Tonga, and Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo youth justice facilities between 1 January and 30 June…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that the total number of Reports of Concern made across Youth Justice residences between 1 January and 30 June 2026 was 366. A further breakdown is provided below: Korowai Maanaki = 71 Whakatakapokai = 34 Te…

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Question 35281 (2026)

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    How many times, if at all, over the past two years has Oranga Tamariki advertised for a Residence Manager for the Korowai Manaaki youth justice facility?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that the Residence Manager position at Korowai Manaaki has been advertised three times in the past two years.

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Question 35282 (2026)

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    How long, if at all, has Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki youth justice facility been without a Residence Manager?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that the previous Residence Manager left Korowai Manaaki in December 2025; however, at no point has the residence been without a manager as other staff have acted in the role as required.

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Question 34889 (2026)

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    Will the residential phase of the second Oranga Tamariki military-style academy be evaluated; if so, when and by whom?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised by Oranga Tamariki a full, independent programme evaluation was completed for the Military-Style Academy Pilot. For the second Military-Style Academy, only the programme elements that have changed are being evaluated. I am…

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Question 34890 (2026)

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    Further to 18552 (2026), have any mentors been contracted to work with participants in the community phase of the second Oranga Tamariki 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 tailored mentoring services have been put in place to meet the individual needs of each young person.

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34891, 34892 (2026)

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    Further to 18551 (2026), what are the appropriate milestones for public updates regarding the Oranga Tamariki second military-style academy?

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    Further to 18551 (2026), when, if at all, will Oranga Tamariki provide a public update on the second 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 there are no set milestones for public updates regarding the second Military-Style Academy programme. However, Oranga Tamariki will be providing an overview of the residential phase once they have completed their internal…

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Question 34893 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    On what date did the community phase of the second Oranga Tamariki military-style academy commence?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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The community phase of the second Military-Style Academy programme commenced in July 2026. A graduation event to mark the end of the residential phase was held on 9 July 2026, with the young people then returning to the community on…

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Question 34894 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    How many participants began the community phase of the second Oranga Tamariki military-style academy?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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Eight young people commenced the community phase of the second Military-Style Academy programme.

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Question 34895 (2026)

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    Did two young people voluntarily leave the in-residence component of the second Oranga Tamariki military-style academy?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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Yes.

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Question 34898 (2026)

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    Further to 19665 (2026), what is the average number of group sessions and 1:1 sessions delivered by the clinical team during the first month of the community phase of the second Oranga Tamariki military-style academy, and how many were…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I refer the Member to my answer to WPQ 80771 (2024).

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Question 34915 (2026)

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    Further to 19665 (2026), how many staff members are currently on the clinical team for the second Oranga Tamariki military-style academy and what are their job titles?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that the clinical team for the second Military-Style Academy programme currently comprises of a Psychologist (who is also the Clinical Programme Lead), two Case Leaders, a Transition Delivery Lead, a Group Facilitator and an…

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Question 34923 (2026)

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    Further to 19663 (2026), what is the nature of the Government and external supports that whānau of the participants on the second Oranga Tamariki military-style academy are recieving, if any?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that a whānau support programme operates as part of the Military-Style Academy programme. This programme, led by Oranga Tamariki social workers, is intended to assess whānau needs and provide supports where required, which may…

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Question 34929 (2026)

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    Further to 18738 (2026), how many of the participants on the second Oranga Tamariki military-style academy have a key 'anchor activity' now that they are in the community phase?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I refer the Member to my answer to WPQ 80771 (2024).

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Question 34940 (2026)

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    Further to 18743 (2026), what is the nature of the continuing therapeutic support, if any, that Oranga Tamariki has procured for the participants on the second military-style academy now that they are in the community?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that the Military-Style Academy programme clinical team is providing ongoing support for the young people in the community. This support is via both individual and group sessions. In addition, where specific therapeutic…

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Question 34959 (2026)

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    Further to 4696 (2025), has Oranga Tamariki had any discussions with potential providers regarding involvement in future military-style academies now that the pilot and its evaluation are complete; if so, who and on what dates?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that while some existing and potential providers have expressed an interest in being involved in future Military-Style Academy programmes, Oranga Tamariki has not entered into specific discussions about their involvement at…

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Question 34482 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment

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In my capacity as Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the Ministry of Social…

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Question 34483 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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In my capacity as Minister for Social Development and Employment, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the Ministry of Social Development…

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Question 34490 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

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28 July • April - June Survivor Experiences Service insights report 29 July • Updated Meeting Pack - 3 August 2026 Redress and care Ministers – Crown Response to the Abuse in Care Inquiry • Aide-memoire – Oranga Tamariki paper to care…

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Question 34556 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I received the following advice from Oranga Tamariki during the week commencing 27 July 2026: • * (ref OT-B-2026-0263, 27 July 2026) • * (ref OT-B-2026-07-20-00348, 27 July 2026) • * (ref OT-B-2026-07-20-00349, 27 July 2026) • * (ref…

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Question 34586 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment

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None.

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Question 34588 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 34595 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

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None.

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Question 34661 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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None.

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  • 34057 (matches this search)

    Is an Oranga Tamariki practice review being undertaken regarding the Korowai Manaaki incident, if any, whereby young people lined up on two sides and a young person walked through the two lines while he was hit?

  • 34063 (matches this search)

    What Oranga Tamariki records were kept, if any, regarding the Korowai Manaaki incident, if any, whereby young people lined up on two sides and a young person walked through the two lines while he was hit?

  • 34098 (matches this search)

    What actions, if any, did Oranga Tamariki take on what dates following the incident at Korowai Manaaki, if any, whereby young people were lined up on two sides and a young person walked through the two lines while he was hit?

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    When, if at all, at Korowai Manaaki did an incident occur whereby young people lined up on two sides and a young person walking through the two lines while he was hit?

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    Does Oranga Tamariki have CCTV footage from Korowai Manaaki showing young people lined up on two sides and a young person walking through the two lines while he was hit; if so, what is the date this footage was recorded?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am aware of an alleged incident that occurred at Korowai Manaaki in March 2026. This alleged incident was captured on CCTV footage. Any harm occurring in youth justice residences is unacceptable, and I expect Oranga Tamariki to take all…

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34076, 34092 (2026)

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  • 34076 (matches this search)

    What actions, if any, did the Minister take on what dates following her becoming aware, if at all, of the incident at Korowai Manaaki, if any, whereby young people were lined up on two sides and a young person walked through the two lines…

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    When, if at all, was the Minister aware of an incident, if any, at Korowai Manaaki whereby young people lined up on two sides and a young person walked through the two lines while he was hit?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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Following being verbally informed of an alleged incident on 21 July 2026, on the same day my office asked for a formal briefing from Oranga Tamariki. This briefing was received on 23 July 2026 and provided the assurances necessary that the…

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34104, 34115 (2026)

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  • 34104 (matches this search)

    What has been ascertained regarding staff involvement, if any, in the Korowai Manaaki incident, if any, whereby young people lined up on two sides and a young person walked through the two lines while he was hit?

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    What did the CCTV footage, if any, depict regarding staff involvement in the Korowai Manaaki incident, if any, whereby young people lined up on two sides and a young person walked through the two lines while he was hit?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that employment processes are ongoing.

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Question 34157 (2026)

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    Has the Minister seen CCTV footage from Korowai Manaaki showing young people lined up on two sides and a young person walking through the two lines while he was hit; if so, when did she view this?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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No.

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Question 33278 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I took one paper to the Cabinet Expenditure and Regulatory Review Committee on Tuesday 21 July 2026: • Tranche 1-2 Frontline Technology Systems Update: Detailed Business Care

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Question 33343 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

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Question 33351 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 33352 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment

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Question 33384 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I received the following advice from Oranga Tamariki during the week commencing 19 July 2026: • Annual Taumata Rangatira Hui with Te Hiku (ref OT-B-2026-0311, 21 July 2026) • Aide Memoire: Meeting with Hon Goldsmith and Professor Ian…

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Question 33449 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

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21 July • Draft speaking notes – Human Rights Commission event: Honour the Promise – 22 July 2026 22 July • Meeting pack – 3 August 2026 Redress and care Ministers – Crown Response to the Abuse in Care Inquiry 23 July • Briefing – Crown…

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Question 33456 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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In my capacity as Minister for Social Development and Employment, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the Ministry of Social Development…