Julie Tangaere

Julie Tangaere is the Acting National Commissioner North for Oranga Tamariki, New Zealand's Ministry for Children. In her role, she oversees child welfare and protection efforts, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable children. Recently, she was in the news for her statements regarding the controversial uplift of a baby from a mother, emphasizing the legal authority and necessity of Oranga Tamariki's actions to protect the child from perceived immediate risks.