Amanda Malu

Amanda Malu

United Kingdom United KingdompoliticianFemale6.1Global Dominance: 0.00%

Amanda Malu is the Executive Director of New Zealand's Child Protection Agency, known for her role in addressing the systemic failures that led to the prolonged disappearance of three children who were found in the wilderness after nearly four years. Following the release of a report on the agency’s handling of the case, she publicly acknowledged the shortcomings in their response and expressed regret that the family did not receive the support they deserved, highlighting the need for better listening and action from authorities.

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Amanda Malu, the chief executive of Oranga Tamariki, stated that the report made for harrowing reading and emphasized the need for improved procedures.

‘Harrowing reading’: what the inquiry into NZ fugitive father Tom Phillips revealed | New Zealand
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-17
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Amanda Malu is the executive director of the child protection agency who acknowledged the failures in listening to the family's concerns.

Tre barn levde år i vildmarken – regeringen ber om ursäkt
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2026-09-16
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