When you are dealing with a child or young person, their welfare and interests are the most important things to consider. You need to think about what is best for them. This is a key principle in the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, but this specific part of the law was repealed on 1 July 2019, by section 12 of the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families (Oranga Tamariki) Legislation Act 2017. This means it is no longer part of the law. The law changed to make sure children and young people are protected in a different way.
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5: Principles to be applied in exercise of powers under this Act, or
"Important rules to follow when making decisions about children and young people"
7: Duties of chief executive, or
"The chief executive's job is to keep children and young people safe and supported by following the law and making sure services are available to help them."
