Ngāti Porou and CYF sign child protection agreement

Ngāti Porou and Child, Youth and Family have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on child protection.

The agreement includes a commitment to "undertake early and open discussions, and to share responsibility around decisions which impact on vulnerable children and their whānau."

Paula Bennett also said Child, Youth and Family and Ngāti Porou would work together to develop programmes which ensure support goes where it is most needed, and that early interventions achieve the best outcomes for Ngāti Porou children.

A joint strategy would be developed over the next twelve months based on the shared aspirations of Child, Youth and Family and Ngāti Porou.

This follows Ngāpuhi and Child, Youth and Family signing a Memorandum of Understanding in August 2012.