Leith Hutchison was just 15 months old when his father Dane Blake became frustrated at his crying and shook him until he lost consciousness in April 2015. There was also a lack of information sharing between agencies, including police and Oranga Tamariki. The pair were firm in their view that "there is no doubt Malachi would still be alive if Oranga Tamariki had acted appropriately". Child abuse - how you can helpIf you are worried about a child or have information about any young person being abused, please contact the police. If you're worried about a child you are urged to contact Oranga Tamariki immediately on 0508 326 459; or email contact@mvcot.govt.nz.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 10, 2022 16:13 UTC