She is someone who had a difficult childhood and some exposure to the workings of Oranga Tamariki many many years ago when it was called Child Youth and Family. Can I say this as delicately as possible but her long term campaign against section 7AA is completely, completely misguided. It requires Oranga Tamariki to engage properly with Iwi Authorities and to have a proper plan for dealing with Māori kids in trouble. This is the periodic review of the legislation and policy provided for in section 448B of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989. And she is part of a Government that has marginalized Te Reo and Te Ao Māori.

Source: Stuff August 04, 2024 00:11 UTC