Dame Karen Poutasi
Dame Karen Poutasi is a respected leader in the New Zealand healthcare sector, known for her advocacy on child protection and health reform. She has played a significant role in various health initiatives and inquiries, including those focused on improving responses to child abuse and ensuring better collaboration between health services and child protection agencies. Her insights and recommendations are critical in shaping policies aimed at preventing child abuse and enhancing the welfare of vulnerable children in New Zealand.
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Achmad said she was pleased to see funding directed towards implementing Dame Karen Poutasi’s recommendations to prevent child abuse.
Opposition, advocates slam Budget 2026 for failing on child poverty targets
New Zealand· 2026-05-28
Dame Karen Poutasi conducted a review to identify how government agencies could better work together to prevent child abuse.
The murder of Malachi Subecz: Inside the custody battle that left him with killer caregiverNew Zealand· 2026-02-10
Dame Karen Poutasi recommended that the Government introduce mandatory reporting of child abuse following Malachi's death.
Malachi Subecz inquiry: Failings in child protection case ‘routine’ and still happening, doctor saysNew Zealand· 2025-07-16
Dame Karen Poutasi recommended that the Government introduce mandatory reporting of child abuse following Malachi's death.
Malachi Subecz inquiry: Failings in child protection case ‘routine’ and still happening, doctor saysNew Zealand· 2025-07-15