Interventions
Legal statuses for custody, guardianship or placement
The Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, Care of Children Act 2004, Adoption Act 1955 and Immigration Act 2009 have provisions for when Oranga Tamariki must approve the care arrangement for tamariki and rangatahi when they’re unable to live with their parents.
Interventions
Child Support, Unsupported Child's Benefit and Orphan's Benefit
We can help people caring for tamariki or rangatahi who are not in the custody of the Oranga Tamariki chief executive to apply for financial support through Child Support, the Unsupported Child’s Benefit and the Orphan's Benefit.
Practice tools
Te Puna Oranga
Te Puna Oranga is our holistic and ecological approach to understanding harm, risk and safety, and the needs, strengths and aspirations of tamariki, rangatahi and whānau or family for their sustained oranga.
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Disclosing information using sections 66A or 66C of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 – flow chart
Occurs on: Sharing information, Disclosing information
Process for disclosing information under the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989.
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Practice note: Upholding the mana and rights of caregivers (May 2025)
Occurs on: Practice notes
Practice note from the Chief Social Worker.
Youth justice, Care, Policy
Tamariki and rangatahi who are missing or whose absence is unauthorised
When tamariki and rangatahi are absent without permission, we work together with others and act promptly to determine their whereabouts and ensure their safety.
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Dr McGinn provides further insight into FASD – video transcript
Occurs on: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and neurodiversity
This 2014 video covers 'what you can expect' with a tamaiti or rangatahi with FASD and 'what you can do'.
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Organising my Practice (fillable)
Occurs on: Organising my practice
Fill this in to help you plan and build your understanding.
Practice approach
Te Ao Māori principles of oranga
Te Ao Māori principles of oranga (wellbeing) are central to Oranga Tamariki social work practice.
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Joint protocol – Family Court responses for children who offend
Occurs on: Using Family Court orders to respond to tamariki who offend – section 14(1)(e)
Agency expectations for enhanced collaboration between Police and Oranga Tamariki.