An agency review finds urgent change is needed at Oranga Tamariki as it highlights ill-trained managers and alleged bullying.

Staff say there aren't enough beds, there's little vision, and processes are slow, confusing and bureaucratic.

It determines that performance improvements are now urgent.

Voyce National Care Experienced Lead Tupua Urlich told Mike Hosking that it's difficult to tell whether anything is getting better at the agency.

He says the report —like many others— is on the right track. 

The issue they're running into is a lack of execution when it comes to the recommendations.

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An agency review finds urgent change is needed at Oranga Tamariki as it highlights ill-trained managers and alleged bullying. 
Staff say there aren't enough beds, there's little vision, and processes are slow, confusing and bureaucratic. 
It determines that performance improvements are now urgent. 
Voyce National Care Experienced Lead Tupua Urlich told Mike Hosking that it's difficult to tell whether anything is getting better at the agency. 
He says the report —like many others— is on the right track.  
The issue they're running into is a lack of execution when it comes to the recommendations. 
LISTEN ABOVE

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