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Grainne Moss

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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Real Life with John Cowan

Grant Robertson

Sophie Pascoe

Michael Wood

Nadia Lim

Tim Shadbolt

Greg Murphy

Rob Waddell

Ross Taylor

Mike Bush

Jacinda Ardern

Kris Faafoi

Simon Bridges

Chester Borrows

Winston Peters

Phil Goff

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Oranga Tamariki boss Grainne Moss has resigned, a move that comes after scrutiny and criticism of the organisation and the refusal of new Minister for Children Kelvin Davis to express confidence in her.In a statement released by Public Service Commissioner Peter Hughes, Moss said it had been a privilege to lead the ministry for over four years through a time of significant transformation, challenge and change."I would like to acknowledge all those at Oranga Tamariki and our partner organisations who work tirelessly in some of the toughest environments."I am proud of all that we have achieved over the last four years. However, I believe it is the right time for the agency for me to step down and make way for new leadership. I feel the focus has been on me rather than how we work together to improve the well-being of children."Hughes said Moss was a dedicated public servant and leader who had made a number of significant improvements in what was one of the biggest and toughest roles in the public service.During her tenure, fewer children and young people had entered care, social worker caseloads had been reduced, investment in iwi/Māori services had doubled and the agency had developed new whānau care partnerships with iwi and Māori organisations.The commissioner said he respected Moss' decision to stand down."I commend Mrs Moss for doing what is, at this time, in the best interests of the agency."What she has done today is selfless."The commissioner has appointed Sir Wira Gardiner as Acting Chief Executive.Gardiner has whakapapa links to Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Pikiao, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui and Te Whakatōhea. He has been involved in significant interactions between the Crown and iwi on Treaty settlements and negotiating between parties on complex issues.He was the founding director of the Waitangi Tribunal, head of the Iwi Transition Agency, and founding chief executive of Te Puni Kōkiri, the Ministry of Māori Development.Davis, who is responsible for Oranga Tamariki, said Moss was stepping down from "one of the toughest roles in the public service" and he "respects the decision she has made and dignified way in which she has done it".He said he welcomed Gardiner into the acting chief executive role."My focus is on working with the leadership of Oranga Tamariki, fixing the system and implementing the Government's work programme."Oranga Tamariki needs to be an enabler, a place whānau go to for help."Crucial to this was partnership with Māori."Now we have a real opportunity to make that happen."Davis said he was not Moss' employer, and she made the decision herself.Asked if he thought she was the right person to be in charge, Davis said he didn't like to talk about chief executives he worked with."She has made the decision to step down, and I respect that decision."Davis said he had met with Oranga Tamariki leadership before Christmas, and spelled out the direction he would like them to go in.This would be more regionally-based, and not just partnerships with Māori but making Māori ways business as usual.Before Christmas Davis refused to say he had confidence in Moss. Davis now said that was a "moot point"."We were still developing a working relationship, now she has tendered her resignation that is a moot point."Asked directly if he asked her to resign, Davis said he didn't."I am not her employer. No, I don't have that ability or power to ask a chief executive to resign."Asked who the new chief executive should be, Davis said there were benefits "having someone familiar with the Māori world".The Māori Party was calling for the next chief executive to be Māori. Davis said it would be the "best person for the job"."It is probably one of the most difficult roles in the public service, we have to make sure we take our time to do it right and get the right person."Davis could not specify a timeframe before a new chief executive was selected, saying it would take "as long as it takes"."I wish [Moss] all...

Oranga Tamariki boss Grainne Moss has resigned, a move that comes after scrutiny and criticism of the organisation and the refusal of new Minister for Children Kelvin Davis to express confidence in her. In a statement released by Public Service Commissioner Peter Hughes, Moss said it had been a privilege to lead the ministry for over four years through a time of significant transformation, challenge and change. "I would like to acknowledge all those at Oranga Tamariki and our partner organisations who work tirelessly in some of the toughest environments. "I am proud of all that we have achieved over the last four years. However, I believe it is the right time for the agency for me to step down and make way for new leadership. I feel the focus has been on me rather than how we work together to improve the well-being of children." Hughes said Moss was a dedicated public servant and leader who had made a number of significant improvements in what was one of the biggest and toughest roles in the public service. During her tenure, fewer children and young people had entered care, social worker caseloads had been reduced, investment in iwi/Māori services had doubled and the agency had developed new whānau care partnerships with iwi and Māori organisations. The commissioner said he respected Moss' decision to stand down. "I commend Mrs Moss for doing what is, at this time, in the best interests of the agency. "What she has done today is selfless." The commissioner has appointed Sir Wira Gardiner as Acting Chief Executive. Gardiner has whakapapa links to Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Pikiao, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui and Te Whakatōhea. He has been involved in significant interactions between the Crown and iwi on Treaty settlements and negotiating between parties on complex issues. He was the founding director of the Waitangi Tribunal, head of the Iwi Transition Agency, and founding chief executive of Te Puni Kōkiri, the Ministry of Māori Development. Davis, who is responsible for Oranga Tamariki, said Moss was stepping down from "one of the toughest roles in the public service" and he "respects the decision she has made and dignified way in which she has done it". He said he welcomed Gardiner into the acting chief executive role. "My focus is on working with the leadership of Oranga Tamariki, fixing the system and implementing the Government's work programme. "Oranga Tamariki needs to be an enabler, a place whānau go to for help." Crucial to this was partnership with Māori. "Now we have a real opportunity to make that happen." Davis said he was not Moss' employer, and she made the decision herself. Asked if he thought she was the right person to be in charge, Davis said he didn't like to talk about chief executives he worked with. "She has made the decision to step down, and I respect that decision." Davis said he had met with Oranga Tamariki leadership before Christmas, and spelled out the direction he would like them to go in. This would be more regionally-based, and not just partnerships with Māori but making Māori ways business as usual. Before Christmas Davis refused to say he had confidence in Moss. Davis now said that was a "moot point". "We were still developing a working relationship, now she has tendered her resignation that is a moot point." Asked directly if he asked her to resign, Davis said he didn't. "I am not her employer. No, I don't have that ability or power to ask a chief executive to resign." Asked who the new chief executive should be, Davis said there were benefits "having someone familiar with the Māori world". The Māori Party was calling for the next chief executive to be Māori. Davis said it would be the "best person for the job". "It is probably one of the most difficult roles in the public service, we have to make sure we take our time to do it right and get the right person." Davis could not specify a timeframe before a new chief executive was selected, saying it would take "as long as it takes". "I wish [Moss] all...

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Oranga Tamariki boss Grainne Moss steps down

The head of Oranga Tamariki will concede that structural racism in the care and protection system has had adverse effects on tamariki Māori. This is what the Waitangi Tribunal Urgent Inquiry which is reconvening will hear from Grainne Moss, the chief executive of Oranga Tamariki - acknowledging - on  behalf of the Crown the failure of the system on Māori. The Ministry has been under intense scrutiny since the attempted uplift of a baby in the Hawkes Bay last year which led to a number of inquiries and reviews. RNZ Māori News Director, Māni Dunlop, speaks to Susie Ferguson.

The head of Oranga Tamariki will concede that structural racism in the care and protection system has had adverse effects on tamariki Māori.  This is what the Waitangi Tribunal Urgent Inquiry which is reconvening will hear from Grainne Moss, the chief executive of Oranga Tamariki - acknowledging - on  behalf of the Crown the failure of the system on Māori.  The Ministry has been under intense scrutiny since the attempted uplift of a baby in the Hawkes Bay last year which led to a number of inquiries and reviews.  RNZ Māori News Director, Māni Dunlop, speaks to Susie Ferguson.

Grainne Moss to appear at Waitangi Tribunal inquiry

Māori leaders say they have no faith in Oranga Tamariki and the chief executive needs to go after the latest report into the organisation found it was routinely taking newborns without whānau consultation.The Chief Ombudsman's report He Take Kōhukihuki, A Matter of Urgency, found that Oranga Tamariki was routinely taking newborns without whānau consultation, using emergency court orders.It found that in most cases, Oranga Tamariki knew about the child before it was born, which was the best time to engage parents, whānau, and other parties.Despite this, decisions were often made late, without expert advice or scrutiny and without whānau involvement.That resulted in other options going only partially explored and, in almost all cases, a without-notice uplift application was made.Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency Chair Merepeka Raukawa-Tait. Photo RNZ, SuppliedThe Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency Chair, Merepeka Raukawa-Tait, told First Up the report confirmed what a lot of Māori leaders have been saying - herself included.She said many whānau and Māori mothers aren't given the chance to engage with the organisation and the latest report is 'the most damming report of all I have read'."They're not respected, they're not trusted and they continue with their practices that are actually harmful for the wellbeing of the child."Raukawa-Tait said she hears from people all over the country about their experiences with Oranga Tamariki."They're still a despised organisation and are not putting the welfare of the children at the centre of their activities and practices."This organisation is putting the boot in to Māori mothers. There is no respect or any willingness to even work with Māori mothers and their families - that's what I'm hearing."She said after all the reports into Oranga Tamariki, little has changed."I'm over them. I'm absolutely over Oranga Tamariki, as are so many other Māori leaders... something is rotten in that organisation."Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier told Checkpoint yesterday he believed Oranga Tamariki Grainne Moss was genuinely committed to change.Raukawa-Tait disagrees: "From what I'm continuously seeing and hearing, I don't believe that she is."The culture of that organisation is toxic. It is not changing, Māori despise it, the children are not getting the best services they should be getting, and that really is what they're there for."When you see an organisation using the full might of the state against Māori mothers and their children, then something is wrong."Moss told Checkpoint she's not going anywhere and she's in it for the long haul. Raukawa-Tait said her being the head of the organisation is harmful."This is abuse of state power - to remove newborns without notice. And that is not the exception, that is the rule."Our Māori leadership is not going to wear this - absolutely not. There will be more coming down the pipeline where this is concerned."Raukawa-Tait's message to families who have been adversely affected by Oranga Tamariki was that there are people out there working on their behalf."We're going to do everything we can to alleviate the suffering you're going through and that has been inflicted on you by a state organisation."Rest assured, we are coming to give you the assistance that we can."Oranga Tamariki chief executive Grainne Moss said they were committed to continuing to improve the way they worked with whānau, hapū and iwi. Photo / FileThe chair of the National Urban Māori Authority, Lady Tureiti Moxon, agreed it was abuse of state power and both Moss and Minister for Children Tracey Martin should resign."They're just removing our babies like that's what you do. Unfortunately, it really is an indictment on our country. It's an absolute abuse of power," she told Morning Report.The report has proposed changes and the Ombudsman wants to go back in three months time to see if they have been addressed.But Lady Tureiti said someone should be held responsible for...

Māori leaders say they have no faith in Oranga Tamariki and the chief executive needs to go after the latest report into the organisation found it was routinely taking newborns without whānau consultation. The Chief Ombudsman's report He Take Kōhukihuki, A Matter of Urgency, found that Oranga Tamariki was routinely taking newborns without whānau consultation, using emergency court orders. It found that in most cases, Oranga Tamariki knew about the child before it was born, which was the best time to engage parents, whānau, and other parties. Despite this, decisions were often made late, without expert advice or scrutiny and without whānau involvement. That resulted in other options going only partially explored and, in almost all cases, a without-notice uplift application was made. Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency Chair Merepeka Raukawa-Tait. Photo RNZ, Supplied The Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency Chair, Merepeka Raukawa-Tait, told First Up the report confirmed what a lot of Māori leaders have been saying - herself included. She said many whānau and Māori mothers aren't given the chance to engage with the organisation and the latest report is 'the most damming report of all I have read'. "They're not respected, they're not trusted and they continue with their practices that are actually harmful for the wellbeing of the child." Raukawa-Tait said she hears from people all over the country about their experiences with Oranga Tamariki. "They're still a despised organisation and are not putting the welfare of the children at the centre of their activities and practices. "This organisation is putting the boot in to Māori mothers. There is no respect or any willingness to even work with Māori mothers and their families - that's what I'm hearing." She said after all the reports into Oranga Tamariki, little has changed. "I'm over them. I'm absolutely over Oranga Tamariki, as are so many other Māori leaders... something is rotten in that organisation." Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier told Checkpoint yesterday he believed Oranga Tamariki Grainne Moss was genuinely committed to change. Raukawa-Tait disagrees: "From what I'm continuously seeing and hearing, I don't believe that she is. "The culture of that organisation is toxic. It is not changing, Māori despise it, the children are not getting the best services they should be getting, and that really is what they're there for. "When you see an organisation using the full might of the state against Māori mothers and their children, then something is wrong." Moss told Checkpoint she's not going anywhere and she's in it for the long haul. Raukawa-Tait said her being the head of the organisation is harmful. "This is abuse of state power - to remove newborns without notice. And that is not the exception, that is the rule. "Our Māori leadership is not going to wear this - absolutely not. There will be more coming down the pipeline where this is concerned." Raukawa-Tait's message to families who have been adversely affected by Oranga Tamariki was that there are people out there working on their behalf. "We're going to do everything we can to alleviate the suffering you're going through and that has been inflicted on you by a state organisation. "Rest assured, we are coming to give you the assistance that we can." Oranga Tamariki chief executive Grainne Moss said they were committed to continuing to improve the way they worked with whānau, hapū and iwi. Photo / File The chair of the National Urban Māori Authority, Lady Tureiti Moxon, agreed it was abuse of state power and both Moss and Minister for Children Tracey Martin should resign. "They're just removing our babies like that's what you do. Unfortunately, it really is an indictment on our country. It's an absolute abuse of power," she told Morning Report. The report has proposed changes and the Ombudsman wants to go back in three months time to see if they have been addressed. But Lady Tureiti said someone should be held responsible for...

Grainne Moss: Chief executive on the Oranga Tamariki report

John Cowan interviews recently appointed chief executive of Oranga Tamariki, Grainne Moss.