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What is Oranga Tamariki (OT) - the Ministry for Children? - YouthLaw
Jul 29, 2025 - OT is the government department that replaced Child, Youth and Family Services (CYFs). OT is responsible for working with the families of children and young...
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https://youthlaw.co.nz/right/school/school-rules/special-education-needs/can-i-get-an-ongoing-resourcing-scheme-ors-funding/
Can I get an Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS) funding? - YouthLaw
Jul 31, 2025 - The Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS) is the highest level of learning support funding available to students. ORS can be quite hard to get because students must...
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https://youthlaw.co.nz/covid-19-update/
Covid-19 Update - YouthLaw
Apr 27, 2020 - Kia ora koutou katoa Now that the Government Coronavirus Alert Level has been moved to Level Four, the YouthLaw office is now completely closed. We are taking...
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https://youthlaw.co.nz/right/young-adults/work/when-working/paying-tax/
Paying Tax - YouthLaw
Jan 9, 2019 - When you earn money, you have to pay a part of it to the government as tax. Tax is managed by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD). The government uses taxes to...
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https://youthlaw.co.nz/right/young-adults/police-courts-young-adults/sentencing/in-terms-of-sentencing-what-is-intensive-supervision/
In terms of sentencing, what is intensive supervision? - YouthLaw
Jan 9, 2019 - Intensive supervision is a more serious form of supervision and can last up to 2 years. You have to report to your probation officer at least once a week, as...
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https://youthlaw.co.nz/right/police-youth-justice-system/victims/how-should-victims-of-a-crime-be-treated/
How should victims of a crime be treated? - YouthLaw
The law says that victims should be treated respectfully and compassionately. Anyone who deals with you should treat you well, and respect your dignity and...
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Darryn Aitchison - YouthLaw
Apr 29, 2025 - Darryn Aitchison joined YouthLaw as GM in October 2023. The route to YouthLaw started in 2008, when he joined Community Law as a staff solicitor in West...
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https://youthlaw.co.nz/right/sex-relationships/contraception/
Contraception - YouthLaw
Jan 7, 2019 - Before having sex, you should consider whether you would like to use contraception to prevent the possibility of pregnancy. It is important to investigate and...
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https://youthlaw.co.nz/right/home-family/domestic-violence/where-can-i-find-more-information-about-domestic-violence/
Where can I find more information about domestic violence? - YouthLaw
Jan 29, 2020 - The following websites contain information that may be useful to you and your family: Family and Community Services has a directory of social services in your...
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https://youthlaw.co.nz/right/health-wellbeing/where-can-i-get-help-for-my-health-issues/do-pre-schoolers-get-free-healthcare/
Do pre-schoolers get free healthcare? - YouthLaw
Aug 4, 2025 - All preschool children in New Zealand should get regular health checks as part of the Well Child-Tamariki Ora programme. These checks are carried out by a...
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https://youthlaw.co.nz/right/police-youth-justice-system/the-youth-justice-system/what-can-i-expect-at-a-youth-court-hearing/
What can I expect at a Youth Court hearing? - YouthLaw
Jan 9, 2019 - At the hearing, your Youth Advocate or lawyer will tell the judge if you deny the charge or not, or if you need more time to decide. If the charge is not...
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