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Practice note: When tamariki or rangatahi are at risk of harm (November 2023)
Occurs on: Practice notes
There will be times when tamariki or rangatahi are not safe at home and need to live away from their parents or usual caregivers. This may require a statutory order.
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Requesting information using sections 66 or 66C of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 – flow chart
Occurs on: Sharing information, Requesting information
Process for requesting information under the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989.
Adoption, Policy
Adoption – Responding to relative intercountry adoption proposals
Use this policy when whānau or family members want to adopt a tamaiti or rangatahi who is related to them from another country.
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Medical report for caregiving and adoption – form
Occurs on: Applying to be a caregiver or adoptive parent
Medical report form for caregiver and adoptive parent application.
Care
Types of care
Caregivers and adoptive applicants can be assessed and approved to provide different types of care.
Te reo terms
This is a te reo Māori glossary of terms and phrases that practitioners are likely to use and understand in daily interactions with tamariki, whānau, hapū and iwi. These terms are widely used in the guidance and operational policy on the Practice Centre.
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Introduction to the Oranga Tamariki practice framework
Our practice framework enables us to undertake the practice shift.
Policy
Adoption – Domestic in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) surrogacy adoption
Under New Zealand law, a tamaiti born as a result of in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) surrogacy is considered the legal tamaiti of the IVF surrogate (and partner, if applicable).
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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.
Care
How we work with tamariki and rangatahi who are missing or whose absence is unauthorised
There are triggers and risk factors that can signal that tamariki and rangatahi may be considering running away. This guidance may help us deal with this situation.