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Lack of execution a problem with Oranga Tamariki - Advocate

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Fri, 22 Sept 2023, 8:12am
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Lack of execution a problem with Oranga Tamariki - Advocate

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Fri, 22 Sept 2023, 8:12am

An agency review finds urgent change is needed at Oranga Tamariki as it highlights ill-trained managers and alleged bullying. 

Staff say there aren't enough beds, there's little vision, and processes are slow, confusing and bureaucratic. 

It determines that performance improvements are now urgent. 

Voyce National Care Experienced Lead Tupua Urlich told Mike Hosking that it's difficult to tell whether anything is getting better at the agency. 

He says the report —like many others— is on the right track.  

The issue they're running into is a lack of execution when it comes to the recommendations. 

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