Care or Protection Order application process
Applications for Care or Protection Orders are made by Oranga Tamariki or New Zealand Police. On this page: Steps in applying for a Care or Protection Order After the government agency gives its application to the Family Court Family group conference Legal advice Care or Protection Order process - without notice Oranga Tamariki or Police can apply for a Care or Protection order. If the application is urgent, the Family Court makes an interim Order and the child is placed in the care...