An Independent Children's Monitor report finds almost half the reports of concern relate to young Māori. 

They make up two-thirds of those in care - and more than three-quarters in youth justice custody. 

Voyce Whakarongo Mai Chief Executive Tracie Shipton told Ryan Bridge that change is possible. 

She says it's a stark reminder if we get in early with wrap around services for whanau and young people, we can make a difference. 

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An Independent Children's Monitor report finds almost half the reports of concern relate to young Māori.&nbsp;
They make up two-thirds of those in care - and more than three-quarters in youth justice custody.&nbsp;
Voyce Whakarongo Mai Chief Executive Tracie Shipton told Ryan Bridge that change is possible.&nbsp;
She says it's a stark reminder if we get in early with wrap around services for whanau and young people, we can make a difference.&nbsp;
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Tracie Shipton: VOYCE Whakarongo Mai Chief Executive says young Māori are "over-represented" in Oranga Tamariki

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