RNZ
A social investment consultant is calling for Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act to remain, saying its removal will lead to higher social impacts on Māori and Pākehā, and higher costs to the state.
Submissions on the legislation to repeal Section 7AA, part of the National and ACT coalition agreement, have been heard this week at Parliament, the overwhelming majority of them in opposition to the Bill.
Habilis managing director Kent Duston told the select committee 7AA had been a success in terms of keeping more Māori children out of care.
