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Oranga Tamariki made progress in 2026 but missed key targets in responding to urgent child protection cases.
Oranga Tamariki reports mixed progress in 2026, with 97% of children in care visited on time and a drop in serious youth offending, but falls short on urgent case responses, addressing only 85% of critical reports within required time—10% below target.
Despite hiring twice as many social workers as lost and investing $68–70 million in technology, challenges persist, including rising report volumes, staffing shortages, and insufficient supported accommodation.
Harm incidents remain a concern, especially in home-based placements.
The government acknowledges systemic gaps and ongoing inequities, particularly for vulnerable youth, while emphasizing continued efforts to improve child safety and interagency coordination.
Oranga Tamariki logró avances en 2026, pero no alcanzó los objetivos clave para responder a los casos urgentes de protección infantil.