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Russell Brown
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Journalist, rider of bikes, cooker of food, seeker of joy. Dad-DJ. Cosmopolitan.
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Glad that the Auditor General has agreed to look at the sudden and apparently reckless cancellation of multiple Oranga Tamariki contracts. But it's not just Oranga Tamariki – this has happened across the care sectors. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

Auditor-General announces inquiry into Oranga Tamariki funding decisions
Auditor-General announces inquiry into Oranga Tamariki funding decisions

Earlier this year, providers of programmes for children were given little notice their funding would be reduced or discontinued.

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It's largely invisible to people who don't need or provide those services, which is why it's not a bigger news story. But it's storing up a lot of damage.

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Glad to see you back sirGlad to see you back sir

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Good to see you here Russell

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Within your capacity to do so it would be great to see more of you here, Mr Brown

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Russell Brown
@publicaddress.bsky.social
Journalist, rider of bikes, cooker of food, seeker of joy. Dad-DJ. Cosmopolitan.
2.5k followers342 following727 posts