Karen Chhour: Repeal of 7AA puts child wellbeing first

Children’s Minister Karen Chhour has welcomed the passing of legislation to repeal section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act by Parliament.

The Bill’s passing will enable Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children and its frontline staff to focus first and foremost on the safety and wellbeing of children when creating care arrangements, says Minister for Children, Karen Chhour.

Point of Order: Buzz from the Beehive - 22/5/24

Public funding for private operators in mental health and housing – and a Bill to erase a bit of the Oranga Tamariki Act

It looks like this government is just as ready as its predecessor to dip into the public funds it is managing to dispense millions of dollars to finance – and favour – the parties it fancies.

Or maybe ministers are simply engaged in a programme of privatisation, diverting funds from state agencies to private operators.