This On Demand was recorded on 18 August 2022.

The care and wellbeing of all children is of the utmost importance to most people in Aotearoa. Yet the rationale behind the constitutional principles and the legislative scheme is little known, let alone well understood. Unfortunately, this lack of knowledge and understanding can translate into poor presentation and argument of Oranga Tamariki cases. Providing an essential understanding of the context and nature of the legislation, this On Demand will help lawyers better comprehend ? and perform ? their role in this crucial area.

Who should view?

All Family lawyers (and those interested in practising in Family law) and general practitioners undertaking some Family law work.

Learning Outcomes

• Get to grips with the family public law framework within which Oranga Tamariki work sits.
• Explore legislative purposes, principles and decision-making processes.
• Focus on the critical jurisdiction touchpoints of intervention, disposition and supervision.
• The statutory mechanisms to meet care or protection need including by orders for services, support, custody and guardianship.
• Benefit from receiving insights into Oranga Tamariki’s perspective, including how the legislative changes have played out and what’s ahead for the Ministry.
• Become more familiar with key decisions, to assist with best practice.

Presenter Details

Her Honour Judge Otene
Alison Cleland
Anthony Dickson
Her Honour Judge Parsons