Arihia Bennett
Arihia Bennett is the National Commissioner of Oranga Tamariki, the New Zealand government agency responsible for child welfare and protection. She has been in the news following an alleged incident at a Christchurch school, where Oranga Tamariki confirmed their involvement in the investigation to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children.
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Arihia Bennett, OT’s national commissioner south, said the offending was 'devastating' and extended the agency’s 'deepest sympathies' to the victim and his whānau.
Teen who raped young boy in public toilets at Lower Hutt playground may be detained indefinitely
New Zealand· 2025-12-07
Arihia Bennett confirmed that Oranga Tamariki staff visited Gloriavale and conducted interviews in 2017.
Oranga Tamariki knew of Gloriavale child suffocation claims eight years agoNew Zealand· 2025-11-18
Arihia Bennett is the National Commissioner South who confirmed Oranga Tamariki's involvement in the incident at a Christchurch school.
Oranga Tamariki contacted after camp ‘incident’ at top Christchurch schoolNew Zealand· 2025-02-26
