507 children abused or neglected in OT care over past year

Once again a report has found the state agency meant to protect our children is failing to meet minimum standards of care for tamariki and rangatahi. 507 children and young people were abused or neglected while in the care of Oranga Tamariki over the past year according to a report by the Independent Childrens Monitor. That's up on the year before. A shortage of approved non-whanau care givers also means a growing number of children are being parked up in motels under the care of social workers until placements can be found. 176 tamariki under Oranga Tamariki's care spent a total of 2648 nights in motels. Chief Executive of Aroturuki Tamariki Arran Jones spoke to Lisa Owen.