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If Oranga Tamariki takes you to court
This section explains about the different kinds of formal court orders that Oranga Tamariki can apply for from the Family Court. It also explains about the different steps in the process, and what your options may be in responding to or challenging Oranga Tamariki’s application.
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Dealing with Oranga Tamariki / Ministry for Children
Community Law
Your local Community Law Centre can provide you with free initial legal advice.
Find your local Community Law Centre online: www.communitylaw.org.nz/our-law-centres
Oranga Tamariki/Ministry for Children
Oranga Tamariki’s website has a range of information about the care and protection issues discussed in this chapter.
Website: www.orangatamariki.govt.nz
Email: contact@ot.govt.nz
Phone: 0508 326 459
Barnardos
Barnardos delivers a range of child, family and education services throughout New Zealand. Check their website to see what services are available in your area.
Website: www.barnardos.org.nz
Email: info@barnardos.org.nz
Phone: 0800 BARNARDOS (0800 227 627)
Family Court
The Family Court website has information about how a government agency can apply for a Care or Protection Order of a child.
Website: www.justice.govt.nz and select “Family” then “Keeping children safe” and “When Oranga Tamariki gets involved”.
VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai
“VOYCE” stands for “Voice of the Young and Care Experienced” and is a non-government advocacy service for children and young people in state care.
Website: www.voyce.org.nz
Phone: 0800 4VOYCE (0800 486 923)
Youthline Aotearoa
Youthline provides free counselling, information and referral services.
Website: www.youthline.co.nz
Email: talk@youthline.co.nz
Phone: 0800 BARNARDOS (0800 227 627)
Free text: 234
Women’s Refuge
Women’s Refuge provides 24-hour support, advocacy and accommodation for women and their children experiencing family violence throughout New Zealand.
Website: www.womensrefuge.org.nz
Crisis line (24/7): 0800 REFUGE (0800 733 843)
Email: info@refuge.org.nz
Instagram: www.instagram.com/womensrefugenz
Facebook: www.facebook.com/womensrefugenz
Children’s Commissioner
The Office of the Children’s Commissioner looks to ensure that children’s rights are respected and upheld. It advocates for the best interests of all children and young people in New Zealand.
Website: www.occ.org.nz
Email: children@occ.org.nz
Phone: 0800 224 453
Office of the Ombudsman
The Ombudsman handles complaints about Government agencies, such as Oranga Tamariki or the Police.
Website: www.ombudsman.parliament.nz
Email: office@ombudsmen.parliament.nz
Phone: 0800 802 602
To make a complaint online: go to the website above and select “get help (for the public)”
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