In one particularly affected region of the country, Hawke's Bay – which has been described by the Children's Commissioner as a land of milk and honey "somewhat literally" – the figures give pause for thought. BROOK SABIN/STUFF Hawke's Bay's been described as a land of milk and honey - but its child uplift statistics would suggest otherwise. Rangirangi says there needs to be more robust processes for selecting carers, to ensure abuse within state care stops completely. "Hawke's Bay, which is in one sense a land of milk and honey and plenty, we also know has its pockets of serious deprivation. And that's the reality of Hawke's Bay, it's the reality of Porirua – it's the reality of the country."

Source: Stuff April 01, 2019 15:56 UTC