‘A risk to life’: Social workers called out for no-shows on keeping kids safe

RNZ17 Jun, 2026 07:16 PM8 mins to readKaren Chhour, the Minister for Children and the Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence. Photo / RNZ, Marika KhabaziKaren Chhour, the Minister for Children and the Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence. Photo / RNZ, Marika KhabaziBy Phil Pennington of RNZThe chief victims adviser is calling out Oranga Tamariki (OT) for not sending social workers to critical meetings for keeping abused children from harm.Ruth Money says it is infuriating and a threat to children’s lives.

“I think it is devastating