Photo / Mark MitchellFive inquiries were launched into Oranga Tamariki under former chief executive Grainne Moss' leadership. The findings come after five inquiries were launched into Oranga Tamariki under former chief executive Grainne Moss' leadership, when a Hastings incident revealed Oranga Tamariki social workers repeatedly trying to uplift a Māori baby from hospital despite the mother's objection. The Children's Commissioner and Assistant Māori Commissioner said the inquiry outlined the failure of Oranga Tamariki and its current approach to protect Māori children. Becroft said a "for Māori, by Māori" approach was a "once-in-a-generation opportunity to get it right for mokopuna and whānau Māori". Our people have the tikanga and solutions to ensure our babies are looked after – it's time Oranga Tamariki recognised that."

Source: New Zealand Herald April 30, 2021 00:03 UTC