A leading child protection charity says the report into the death of five-year-old Malachi Subecz highlights fundamental flaws in a system that has been failing for years.

Malachi was murdered by his carer in November last year, the carer was jailed with a non-parole period of 17 years in June.

Following a damning review, sweeping changes were recommended to the child protection, education, welfare and health sectors.

Safeguarding Children Chief Executive, Willow Duffy told Heather du Plessis-Allan Oranga Tamariki being sent an image showing bruising to Malachi's face, should've been enough to take action.

She says it should've been enough for them have been professionally curious and to find out what happened.

LISTEN ABOVE

A leading child protection charity says the report into the death of five-year-old Malachi Subecz highlights fundamental flaws in a system that has been failing for years.
Malachi was murdered by his carer in November last year, the carer was jailed with a non-parole period of 17 years in June.
Following a damning review, sweeping changes were recommended to the child protection, education, welfare and health sectors.
Safeguarding Children Chief Executive, Willow Duffy told Heather du Plessis-Allan Oranga Tamariki being sent an image showing bruising to Malachi's face, should've been enough to take action.
She says it should've been enough for them have been professionally curious and to find out what happened.
LISTEN ABOVE

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Willow Duffy: Safeguarding Children CEO says Oranga Tamariki being sent an image of bruising to Malachi's face should've been enough

Political Correspondent Barry Soper wraps the political week.

The Deputy Prime Minister's facing defamation accusations from former Australia Foreign Affairs Minister Bob Carr, following comments Peters made about Carr's relationship with China.

Barry Soper told Heather du Plessis-Allan ‘Winston has been terribly diplomatic overseas, and maybe the diplomacy has gotten too much for him.

Peters says he was simply defending NZ’s foreign policy.

LISTEN ABOVE.

Political Correspondent Barry Soper wraps the political week.
The Deputy Prime Minister's facing defamation accusations from former Australia Foreign Affairs Minister Bob Carr, following comments Peters made about Carr's relationship with China.
Barry Soper told Heather du Plessis-Allan ‘Winston has been terribly diplomatic overseas, and maybe the diplomacy has gotten too much for him.
Peters says he was simply defending NZ’s foreign policy.
LISTEN ABOVE.

Political Correspondent Barry Soper wraps the political week

Wellington's Victoria University's controversial free speech debate is back on, with more speakers added. 

A panel discussion around the role of universities in free speech was meant to be held on Monday, but it was pushed to the end of May, after opposition from some students.

Victoria University Vice Chancellor Nic Smith told Heather du Plessis-Allan they've added more people than anticipated.

Smith said there’s now two debates - “People with a viewpoint, and people who are more interested in the principles and regulations of what speech is.”

LISTEN ABOVE.

Wellington's Victoria University's controversial free speech debate is back on, with more speakers added.  
A panel discussion around the role of universities in free speech was meant to be held on Monday, but it was pushed to the end of May, after opposition from some students. 
Victoria University Vice Chancellor Nic Smith told Heather du Plessis-Allan they've added more people than anticipated. 
Smith said there’s now two debates - “People with a viewpoint, and people who are more interested in the principles and regulations of what speech is.” 
LISTEN ABOVE.

Victoria University Vice Chancellor Nic Smith told Heather du Plessis-Allan about how free speech debate will change

Julie Anne Genter shouted at Wellington florist, Laura Newcombe about cycleways in Wellington. 

Newcombe told Heather du Plessis-Allan that she could tell Genter didn’t really want to buy flowers and came in with a big attitude.  

“It’s common knowledge that I was opposed every single car park removed from the shopping precinct.”

Newcombe said “Perhaps she just wanted to come in, and sort me out.”

LISTEN ABOVE. 

Julie Anne Genter shouted at Wellington florist, Laura Newcombe about cycleways in Wellington.  
Newcombe told Heather du Plessis-Allan that she could tell Genter didn’t really want to buy flowers and came in with a big attitude.   
“It’s common knowledge that I was opposed every single car park removed from the shopping precinct.” 
Newcombe said “Perhaps she just wanted to come in, and sort me out.” 
LISTEN ABOVE.

Willow Duffy: Safeguarding Children CEO says Oranga Tamariki being sent an image of bruising to Malachi's face should've been enough

In 1 playlist(s)

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips