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Oranga Tamariki Act 1989

Care and protection of children and young persons - Family group conferences

29A: Content of plan

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"What's in the Plan to Help You"

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When you are part of a family group conference, a plan is made to help you. This plan must include certain information, which you can find in section 130(1), except for what is said in section 130(2). The plan also needs to say when it will be reviewed.

The review date depends on your age. If you are under 7 years old, the plan must be reviewed within 6 months after it starts, according to section 30. If you are 7 years old or more, the plan must be reviewed within 12 months after it starts.

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Part 2Care and protection of children and young persons
Family group conferences

29AContent of plan

  1. Every plan of which a written record is prepared under section 29(3) must, without limitation,—

  2. specify, contain, or state all the matters listed in section 130(1) (except as provided in section 130(2)); and
    1. specify a date by which the plan must be reviewed.

      1. The review date referred to in subsection (1)(b) must be,—

      2. if the plan relates to a child under the age of 7 years, within 6 months after the date on which the plan comes into effect in accordance with section 30; or
        1. in any other case, within 12 months after that date.

          Notes
          • Section 29A: inserted, on , by section 13 of the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families (Vulnerable Children) Amendment Act 2014 (2014 No 41).