Tuhoe sign agreement with Oranga Tamariki

Tuhoe have signed an agreement with Oranga Tamariki which commits to putting an end to their descendents being put in state care. Under the agreement Oranga Tamariki will notify the iwi of any tamariki with Tuhoe whakapapa coming into their care. Tuhoe leader Tamati Kruger says their knowledge of whakapapa and families means they can provide better insights into wider whanau and hapu connections than state agencies and help find safe homes for the children.