Government Department

Oranga Tamariki — Ministry for Children

Child Protection

What this regulator covers

Child care and protection, youth justice, adoption, foster care licensing, early intervention programmes, children's workforce registration.

When to contact this regulator

  • Foster care application
  • Adoption
  • Child care licence
  • Youth justice

Escalation

If you are unsatisfied with a decision from this regulator, escalation paths typically run through the Ombudsman (process complaints) or the relevant Court/Tribunal (substantive decisions). Check the regulator's official website for specific review and appeal procedures.

Official website

orangatamariki.govt.nz

Contact details

Phone number
Email address
Postal address

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