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flag Christchurch's Te Oranga youth residence will reopen in late 2026 with 10 upgraded beds after government-funded upgrades.

flag A Christchurch youth care residence, Te Oranga, will reopen late next year after a major upgrade, restoring up to 10 beds for children with high and complex needs. flag The facility closed in 2021 due to staffing shortages, underinvestment, and a controversial incident involving a staff member. flag Recent government funding has enabled infrastructure improvements, enhanced staff training, and professionalization of Oranga Tamariki workers. flag The renovated residence will provide trauma-informed, therapeutic care focused on safety, wellbeing, and helping youth return home. flag The reopening is part of broader reforms to strengthen New Zealand’s residential care system.

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