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The Maori Party is calling for Oranga Tamariki Boss Grainne Moss to resign after his deputy announced his resignation tonight.
Maori Party co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer. Source: 1 NEWS
Moss says Oranga Tamariki Deputy Executive Director Hoani Lambert will now go to the Department of Internal Affairs.
Maori Party co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says the country’s highest-ranking Maori minister, Kelvin Davis, should fire Moss immediately after Lambert’s resignation.
“The resignation of Lambert, Moss’ most important Maori colleague, shows that there are significant problems running through Oranga Tamariki, starting at the top,” said Ngarewa-Packer.
“How long can this government have faith in a CEO who has lost the trust of those who work for her and, more importantly, those whom she is tasked with protecting?
“Minister Davis must act quickly and stop this rot in Oranga Tamariki.”
Moss made the announcement about his deputy after a meeting with the Waitangi Tribunal.
RNZ reports that Moss says no one from the leadership team has expressed concerns about her and that she has no plans to resign.
