Articles tagged with Dame Karen Poutasi
Budget 2026 Invests $90M in Mandatory Training to Protect Children at Risk
2 days ago | 93 viewsBudget 2026 allocates $90 million to enhance child protection by funding mandatory training for 20,000 core children’s workers and boosting the capacity of Oranga Tamariki and Health NZ to respond to increased reports of harm. This investment supports the implementation of recommendations from Dame Karen Poutasi’s report, aiming to improve early risk identification, multi-agency collaboration, and system responsiveness. A phased rollout of training and capacity building will ensure manageable implementation and inform future resource decisions as the child protection system evolves.
Tags: Louise Upston Dame Karen Poutasi Oranga Tamariki Health NZ NZ Police Child Poverty Reduction Minister Royal Commission of Inquiry Whanaketia Budget 2026 Child Protection ProtocolBudget 2026: New Zealand’s Responsible Plan for Growth, Security, and Better Services
1 week ago | 96 viewsThe 2026 Budget presents a responsible economic plan addressing New Zealand’s major challenges through disciplined spending, aiming for growth, higher wages, improved public services, and an earlier return to surplus in 2028/29. It invests significantly in health, education, law and order, infrastructure, and defense while providing targeted support for low-to-middle-income families and enhancing resilience against fuel crises, natural disasters, and geopolitical uncertainties. The Government emphasizes long-term solutions over quick fixes, promoting fiscal sustainability and social equity to secure a prosperous future for all New Zealanders.
Tags: Mr Speaker David Seymour Shane Jones Chris Bishop James Harriet Reuben Gloria Dame Karen Poutasi Minister JonesGovernment Advances Child Safety with New Training and Early Childhood Protections
1 month ago | 274 viewsThe Government is advancing improvements to the children’s system, implementing recommendations from the Dame Karen Poutasi Review to enhance child safety. Key initiatives include establishing an inter-agency hub for information sharing on at-risk children, rolling out foundational child protection training for workers, and strengthening early childhood education centres’ child protection policies. Additionally, efforts are underway to promote timely abuse reporting and clarify privacy laws to support information sharing for child safety.
Tags: Louise Upston Dame Karen Poutasi Child Poverty Reduction Minister Education Review Office Ministry of Education Office of the Privacy Commissioner Cabinet ERO Poutasi Review Core Children’s WorkersNew Zealand Launches Inter-Agency Hub and Mandatory Training to Protect Vulnerable Children
4 months ago | 635 viewsThe New Zealand Government has launched an inter-agency hub at the Oranga Tamariki National Contact Centre and begun mandatory foundational training for core children’s workers to better protect vulnerable children, especially those with sole carers facing imprisonment. This hub facilitates rapid information sharing among key agencies to assess and address risks within 48 hours, ensuring tailored responses to each child's safety and wellbeing. These initiatives follow recommendations from the Dame Karen Poutasi Review and the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care, complementing public awareness campaigns like Mana Mokopuna’s "Dear Children" to enhance child protection nationwide.
Tags: Louise Upston Dame Karen Poutasi Oranga Tamariki Mana Mokopuna Child Poverty Reduction New Zealand Police Ministry of Social Development Ministry of Education Department of Corrections Health NZDame Karen Poutasi: Celebrating a Legacy of Leadership in New Zealand Health
5 months ago | 1186 viewsHealth Minister Simeon Brown honored Dame Karen Poutasi for her extensive contributions to New Zealand's health system and public sector. Dame Karen held senior health roles, including Director-General of Health for 11 years, Chief Executive of NZQA for 14 years, and Chair of Health New Zealand, significantly improving health outcomes. Her leadership and expertise left a lasting legacy, and the government extended condolences to her family and friends.
Tags: Simeon Brown Dame Karen Poutasi New Zealand health system public health medicine Dunedin Hospital Middlemore Hospital Chief Health Officer Cartright Inquiry New Zealand Qualifications AuthorityNew Zealand Government Strengthens Child Welfare on World’s Children Day 2024
6 months ago | 622 viewsThe New Zealand Government, on World’s Children Day, reaffirmed its commitment to improving the lives of young Kiwis through its Child and Youth Strategy, focusing on supporting early childhood, reducing child material hardship, and preventing harm. Key initiatives include tax relief for families, affordable early childhood care, targeted funding for parenting programs, and prioritizing children with complex needs through the Social Investment Fund. Additionally, the government has accepted all recommendations from the Dame Karen Poutasi Review, enhanced child protection systems, increased financial support for families, and invested in social housing and community food programs to address child poverty and safety.
Tags: Louise Upston Dame Karen Poutasi Child Poverty Reduction Minister New Zealand Government Child and Youth Strategy Social Investment Fund Budget 2025 FamilyBoost KidsCan Whānau MāoriNew Zealand Government Enhances Child Protection System to Prioritize Safety and Wellbeing
8 months ago | 720 viewsThe Government has accepted all recommendations from the Dame Karen Poutasi Review to enhance the children's system and prioritize child safety. Child Poverty Reduction Minister Louise Upston emphasizes the need to improve systems to better protect children from harm and ensure every child in New Zealand feels safe. The Government will implement an integrated response overseen by Child and Youth Ministers, focusing on information sharing, supporting children with incarcerated parents, and developing a mandatory reporting regime to enhance child safety.
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