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Oranga Tamariki rooftop protesters will face consequences – Chhour

Korowai Manaaki news

Children’s Minister Karen Chhour has confirmed that the young offenders involved in a rooftop incident at an Oranga Tamariki youth justice residence in Auckland will face consequences for their actions.

The incident, which began around 6:30 p.m. last night, saw 13 young people gain access to the roof of the Korowai Manaaki residence. By late this morning, all individuals had come down, with Chhour personally witnessing the final two descend.

Chhour said no demands were made or met during the standoff, as this was not a negotiation.

This is the first rooftop incident at a youth justice residence in 2024, compared to 15 similar incidents in 2023, said Chhour.

Significant changes have been made to improve the safety and security of these facilities following the release of a critical review in 2023. An assessment is underway to determine how the incident occurred and what further measures can be taken to prevent future occurrences.

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