Former MP Dame Tariana Turia says Māori won't know whether they're being listened to until the new legislation relating to children in state care is re-worded. The Social Development Minister acknowledged the wording of the legislation was not right and has been visiting iwi around the country to discuss the issue.
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New child and youth protection Bill challenged
The Green Party has challenged Anne Tolley’s plans to introduce more reforms with regards to the care and protection of children and youth. This follows a claim lodged by the Māori Women's Welfare to the Waitangi Tribunal, challenging the policy changes.
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Politicians oppose new gang action plan
There is strong opposition to the government's new gang action plan which aims to tackle illegal gang activity.
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Gangs want in on Govt policy
A Black Power member is calling for more input by gang members into the government's Gang Action plan policy. Eugene Ryder spoke to Te Kāea after the government released two new initiatives that will thrust gangs under the government spotlight.
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Child poverty not a quick fix says Tolley
Minister of Social Development Anne Tolley has denied that things are all bad, but acknowledged there is plenty of work to be done regarding child poverty.
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Serious allegations against CYF youth facility
It's alleged the R18 movie, 50 Shades of Grey, was shown to youth at a South Auckland Youth Justice Facility under the management of Child, Youth and Family (CYF).
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Financial issues cause problems for two social service providers
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley was under pressure to answer questions today regarding two providers whose financial problems have seen them hit rock bottom.
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Police to crackdown over Summer
Speeding motorists will be under tighter controls this summer with the police threshold for speeding reduced for two months.
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IPCA to investigate Roast Busters complaints
Incompetence or simply an oversight? That's the question many people are asking following revelations that four girls spoke with police in the last couple of years about the young male allegedly sexual offending group, the Roast Busters.
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Public weigh in on bias in criminal justice system
This week, Māori Party co-leader, Tariana Turia, challenged the Minister of Police, Anne Tolley, to address the systemic bias against Māori in the criminal justice system.
