According to this research, it was state-sponsored, state-sanctioned racism against Māori children.
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Government to 'transform' Oranga Tamariki, uplifts to be last resort
Significant changes are expected to be made to the Oranga Tamariki child care and protection system after the government accepted the recommendations of the Ministerial Advisory Board.
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New film highlights NZ’s failed housing crisis and state care system
The Justice of Bunny King follows the character of Bunny King, played by actress Essie Davis, who is recently released from prison and fighting to regain custody of her children.
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State abuse inquiry hears evidence of abuse at children's homes
Tyrone Marks of Ngāti Raukawa was only eight years old when he was taken into state care and he recalls "going from home to home, being locked up, being treated like dirt, sexually abused, physically, mentally, psychologically."
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State abuse survivors recall traumatic events
Although the wānanga focused on the future aspirations of survivors, some find the pain and anguish still unbearable.
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Quarter of a million Kiwi kids abused in state or faith-based care
But there are gaps in abuse prevalence data, which means more research will be needed to estimate how many Māori, Pasifika and disabled people were abused.
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NewsMāori leaders demand dismissals- ‘this is the last straw’
Six prominent kuia leading an inquiry into Oranga Tamariki demand immediate dismissals.
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Te Ao with Moana, Series 2 Episode 17
On this episode of Te Ao with Moana: Abuse in state/religious institutions, Joe Daymond and Ade Bantu (Nigeria).
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Survivors given option to provide accounts of historical abuse in writing
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry has unveiled the option for people to provide accounts of abuse or neglect in writing, in response to requests from survivors to do so.
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Whānau with children in state care receiving help to understand rights
Whānau Ora navigators Karen Mills and Kylie Jane-Phillips say there are common misconceptions about Oranga Tamariki, stopping whānau from learning about the steps they can take.
