Assessment and planning
Protection Order advice or report
Oranga Tamariki may be required to provide brief written advice or a report to the Family Court in relation to an application for a Protection Order made by or against a tamaiti or rangatahi.
Adoption
The New Zealand Central Authority and accredited adoption agencies under the Hague Convention
An adoption of te tamaiti from overseas countries by New Zealand citizens and permanent residents must comply with New Zealand’s international obligations and the laws of the countries involved within the framework and principles of the Hague Convention.
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Student aide support form
Application form and utilisation of funding plan for student aide.
Assessment and planning
Concerning fire-related behaviour
Concerning fire-related behaviour poses significant risks to te tamaiti or rangatahi and others, and can have serious immediate, short-term and long-term impacts on oranga. Serious underlying issues may contribute to concerning fire-related behaviour.
Assessment and planning
Female genital mutilation
We use a sensitive and considered approach for child protection cases where the practice of female genital mutilation has been alleged.
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Welcome to Our Home template – english
Occurs on: Information and visits for prospective placements , Care standards
English version of the template for caregivers.
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National Care Standards ordering process
Occurs on: Care standards, Maintaining a record of important life events, Explaining rights and entitlements to tamariki and rangatahi
Ordering process for products that meet the obligations of the National Care Standards
Care
Care agreements
Sections 139 and 140 of the Oranga Tamariki Act provide for tamariki and rangatahi to enter care through a voluntary agreement with the parents, guardians or person having care of them. The period of time depends on their age and the type of agreement.
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Practice note: Balancing the Oranga Tamariki Act and the Adoption Act (June 2024)
Occurs on: Practice notes
We ensure we do not confuse actions taken to address care and protection concerns under the Oranga Tamariki Act with the provisions available to birthparents within the Adoption Act.
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Site manager approval form for a without notice application for a section 78 custody order – template
Occurs on: Without notice application for interim custody of a tamaiti or rangatahi
Use this template to record the required approvals.