If Oranga Tamariki takes urgent action When Oranga Tamariki applies for urgent court orders When Oranga Tamariki makes an urgent application to the Family Court Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, ss 39, 78, 82 Usually, Oranga Tamariki won’t take a case to the…
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If Oranga Tamariki takes urgent action When your child can be taken from you immediately Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, s 39 When will the courts give permission for my child to be removed from me? A judge from the District Court or…
How to challenge decisions by Oranga Tamariki or the Family Court Challenging decisions or actions by Oranga Tamariki The Family Court’s role in overseeing Oranga Tamariki The Family Court plays a supervising role over decisions and actions by Oranga Tamariki. For example,…
How to challenge decisions by Oranga Tamariki or the Family Court Challenging decisions by Family Court Judges How do I challenge a decision by a Family Court Judge under the child protection laws? Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, ss 341, 346 High Court Rules…
Rights in care and protection residences What are the national care standards? The national care standards set out that every child in care should be treated in a way that lets them be well and do well. It also sets out the…
Making historic abuse claims Overview If you were in state care before 2008 and you experienced physical, sexual, or mental abuse or neglect while in care, you may want to make a historic abuse claim. Since 2006, victims of abuse in state…
Making historic abuse claims Making a claim Who can make a claim? Usually, it is the person who has been directly affected by the abuse who makes the claim. You are eligible to make a historic abuse claim to the Ministry of…
Making historic abuse claims How to make a claim To begin the claims process, you can either contact a lawyer or contact the relevant Ministry directly. Using a lawyer You do not need a lawyer to go through the historic claims process.…
Making historic abuse claims Next steps If you get a lawyer to help you, they will let you know what the next steps are. Usually, they will begin by looking for a “practice failure” by the Department of Social Welfare. Sometimes, even…
Where to go for more support 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…
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