“I was adopted by good parents and grew up in a good home. That didn’t stop the damage that adoption caused. And, yes, Mr Luxon, being Māori did exacerbate it.” — Aaron Smale on the repeal of section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act.
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“When we talk about children who are at high-risk of reoffending, we’re talking about no more than 134 children. Imagine if we worked out how much time, energy, and money we’re putting into the idea that it’s a much bigger problem.” — Judge Frances Eivers.
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“The care and protection and the youth justice system has failed to serve the interests of our mokopuna. It continues to fail them today.” — Judge Frances Eivers.
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“What we need to do is put our mokopuna, our children first, and at the centre of all our decisions. Only then can we make this a better place for them.” — Judge Frances Eivers, Children’s Commissioner.
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“Laurie O’Reilly was the first coach of the Black Ferns, and he was a champion for women’s rugby. He had a similar passion for championing the rights of children.” — Denis O’Reilly.
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“What I hear from all quarters now is this: ‘We must prioritise children. We must prioritise our mokopuna. And we’re up for that challenge.’” — Andrew Becroft, former Children’s Commissioner.
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“The fact of the matter is that tamariki Māori are far worse off than their non-Māori peers, and we know that racism plays a huge part in this.” — Glenis Philip-Barbara, Assistant Māori Commissioner for Children.
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