Tracie Shipton: VOYCE Whakarongo Mai Chief Executive says young Māori are "over-represented" in Oranga Tamariki

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Jun 11, 2025 · 2m · transcript

An Independent Children's Monitor report finds almost half the reports of concern relate to young Māori.

They make up two-thirds of those in care - and more than three-quarters in youth justice custody.

Voyce Whakarongo Mai Chief Executive Tracie Shipton told Ryan Bridge that change is possible.

She says it's a stark reminder if we get in early with wrap around services for whanau and young people, we can make a difference.

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