If Oranga Tamariki deals with you outside the court system Overview This section explains about the different steps Oranga Tamariki might take that don’t involve the more serious option of going to the Family Court to get Care or Protection Orders, like…
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If Oranga Tamariki deals with you outside the court system Family/whānau agreements: Informal agreements for support from Oranga Tamariki When will a family/whānau meeting be called, and what is the meeting for? Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, ss 7(2), 17(2A), 18 A family/whānau…
If Oranga Tamariki deals with you outside the court system Hui ā-whānau: Hui for tamariki Māori, based around tikanga What is a “hui ā-whānau”? Oranga Tamariki has started using hui ā-whānau for cases involving tamariki Māori. At a hui ā-whānau, tikanga Māori…
If Oranga Tamariki deals with you outside the court system Temporary or extended care agreements: Agreements for children to leave the family or whānau for a while Overview If a family or whānau is going through a hard time and needs help…
If Oranga Tamariki deals with you outside the court system Family Group Conferences: Official action from Oranga Tamariki Introduction The other types of meetings and agreements we looked at earlier in this section – family/whānau agreements, hui ā-whānau, and agreements for temporary…
If Oranga Tamariki takes you to court Overview 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…
If Oranga Tamariki takes you to court The first step: Oranga Tamariki applies for Care or Protection Orders When Oranga Tamariki applies for Care or Protection Orders If Oranga Tamariki want to bring your child under the child protection laws and use…
If Oranga Tamariki takes you to court How to respond to Oranga Tamariki’s court application Overview Family Court Rules 2002, R 291 If Oranga Tamariki have applied to the Family Court for Care or Protection Orders, you’ll have the chance to decide…
If Oranga Tamariki takes you to court The judge’s decision: When the judge can make Care or Protection Orders If I oppose the Care or Protection Orders, how does the judge decide what to do? Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, ss 14, 14AA…
If Oranga Tamariki takes you to court Care or Protection Orders and plans Overview Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, ss 14, 83, 128 Case: [2010] NZFLR 569 If the Family Court Judge decides the child meets the legal definition of needing care and/or…
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