Advocacy Plans: Government and Policymakers

This advocacy plan seeks to create systemic change in Aotearoa New Zealand’s child welfare practices. The primary goal is to ensure whānau receive proactive, culturally grounded support before tamariki are removed from their care. The plan promotes holistic services centered on whānau and te ao Māori, aiming to address the legacy of trauma and empower both whānau and tamariki.

The Kei roto tō tātou rongoā research project findings underpin the advocacy plan. It seeks to transform child welfare’s cultural and systemic landscape to better support whānau Māori.