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  1. 20230810 care of children

    Refreshed Family information

    Have a look at updated Family information, refreshed to improve the way we support children, parents and whānau.

  2. Coroner Anna Tutton

    New Chief Coroner appointed

    Coroner Anna Tutton has been appointed as the new Chief Coroner, Attorney-General David Parker announced today.

  3. Adoption towards a new system Nov 2022 Web tile

    Feedback on adoption law reform released

    Work to reform Aotearoa New Zealand’s adoption laws is moving to the next stage after completion of a second round of public engagement.