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Question 35279 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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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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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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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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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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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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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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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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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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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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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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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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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 34891 (matches this search)

    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

List MP · Labour Party

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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

List MP · Labour Party

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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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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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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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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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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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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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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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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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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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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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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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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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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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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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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 34500 (2026)

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Helen White

Member for Mt Albert · Labour Party

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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 the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention publishes a list of advice provided to me online. This is updated monthly and available at https://preventfvsv.govt.nz/resources/briefings-to-the-minister.

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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 34605 (2026)

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Helen White

Member for Mt Albert · Labour Party

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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 the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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None.

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Question 34661 (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 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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Question 34710 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that Oranga Tamariki has not initiated or planned any public engagement surveys regarding the use of artificial intelligence.

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Question 34711 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised Oranga Tamariki has interpreted this question as total spend on consultants engaged to advise on its organisation-wide change programmes since 27 November 2023. The amount spent was $3.292 million.

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Question 34713 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that Oranga Tamariki has not budgeted for consultants to advise on public sector reform management or similar in the 2026/27 financial year.

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Question 34779 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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None.

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Question 34783 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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None. Staff working for the Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention are employees of the Ministry of Justice. I refer the Member to WPQ 34771 (2026).

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Question 34784 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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None. Staff working for the Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention are employees of the Ministry of Justice. I refer the Member to WPQ 34772 (2026).

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Question 34017 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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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 automated approvals currently operating within Oranga Tamariki.

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Question 34018 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that Oranga Tamariki has not completed any public engagement surveys regarding the use of artificial intelligence.

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Question 34020 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that Oranga Tamariki utilises artificial intelligence tools contained within the general technology suite for the Ministry. I am further advised that the technology suite was procured under the Department of Internal Affair’s…

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Question 34028 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that Oranga Tamariki has not completed any algorithm impact assessments.

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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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?

  • 34152 (matches this search)

    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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List MP · Labour Party

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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 34107 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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None.

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Question 34108 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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None. The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention is hosted by the Ministry of Justice. I refer the Member to the response to WPQ 34091 (2026).

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Question 34111 (2026)

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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None.

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Question 34121 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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None.

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Question 34157 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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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 33962 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Since 1 January 2026, what advice or communications, if any, has the Minister had between the Minister of Housing, Associate Minister of Housing, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Kāinga Ora, or officials regarding the…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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None.

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Question 33963 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister received any advice since November 2023 that women and children experiencing family violence in Tairāwhiti have been unable to, or are experiencing barriers to access refuge accommodation when required?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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In May 2025, I received an aide-mémoire titled, ‘Intersection of family violence and housing instability’ which included reference to a 2024 case study by Manaaki Tairāwhiti.

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Question 33964 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What assessment, if any, has been undertaken, since November 2023, of whether women and children experiencing family violence in Tairāwhiti have adequate access to refuge services?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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I am advised that the Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention has not undertaken any assessments.

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Question 33278 (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 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 33333 (2026)

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Helen White

Member for Mt Albert · Labour Party

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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 the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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None.

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Question 33384 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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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 33440 (2026)

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Helen White

Member for Mt Albert · Labour Party

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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 the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

Answer

The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention publishes a list of advice provided to me online. This is updated monthly and available at https://preventfvsv.govt.nz/resources/briefings-to-the-minister.

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Question 33065 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has she received on consent law; listed by title and date?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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On 17 February 2025, I received advice from officials (ref 119421) ahead of a scheduled meeting with the founder of the Consent Law Reform Campaign, Layba Zubair. The aide-mémoire included general information about the campaign. In October…

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31931, 31933 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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  • 31931 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has she recieved on Project Whetū; listed by title and date?

  • 31933 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has she received on Project Whetū; listed by title and date?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention publishes a list of advice provided to me online. This is updated monthly and available at https://preventfvsv.govt.nz/resources/briefings-to-the-minister.

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Question 31934 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has she received from the Chief Victims Advisor since February 2025; listed by title and date?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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None.

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Question 31935 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

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    What international trips, if any, has she taken in 2026; listed by place and date?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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As Minister, I have undertaken international travel on one occasion in 2026. The destination was Australia and the dates of travel were 17 to 28 February 2026 inclusive.

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Question 31553 (2026)

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Helen White

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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 6 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention publishes a list of advice provided to me online. This is updated monthly and available at https://preventfvsv.govt.nz/resources/briefings-to-the-minister.