Karen Chhour
Karen Chhour is a prominent New Zealand politician serving as the Minister for Children and the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence. She has been vocal about the alarming statistics surrounding child deaths and family harm in the country, stating that it represents a national shame. Chhour is dedicated to reforming the systems in place to ensure that various agencies work cohesively to address and reduce child violence and family harm. She emphasizes the importance of prioritizing effective strategies to support vulnerable children and families, and she advocates for initiatives like boot camps to rehabilitate young offenders, although she acknowledges the need for comprehensive solutions.
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Karen Chhour is the Children’s Minister who is overseeing the second young offender bootcamp pilot.
Second young offender bootcamp pilot to begin as proposed law delayed
New Zealand· 2026-03-03
When Tempest met the Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence, Karen Chhour, she was pleased to see the VisAble report on her desk.
The other side of family harm: Child to parent violence - when kids strike outNew Zealand· 2026-01-20
Minister for Children Karen Chhour said she had introduced the Oranga Tamariki (Responding to Serious Youth Offending) Amendment Bill to create a new declaration for young offenders.
Teen who raped young boy in public toilets at Lower Hutt playground may be detained indefinitelyNew Zealand· 2025-12-07
Karen Chhour is the Children’s Minister who responded to questions about the planning of military-style academies for young offenders.
Oranga Tamariki officials admit some young people being held in secure units longer than legally allowedNew Zealand· 2025-12-02
Karen Chhour made it clear that suffocation is never an acceptable disciplinary measure.
Oranga Tamariki knew of Gloriavale child suffocation claims eight years agoNew Zealand· 2025-11-18
Karen Chhour is a minister involved in discussions about public disorder and homelessness.
‘Move-on’ orders for homeless come as public disorder hits 10-year lowNew Zealand· 2025-11-18
Morrah has spoken to Children’s Minister Karen Chhour about the practices at Gloriavale.
‘Incredibly dangerous’: New Gloriavale investigation uncovers concerns – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-10-16
Karen Chhour is the Children’s Minister who has been mentioned in a negative context regarding Kapa-Kingi.
MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi - in the thick of Māori party troublesNew Zealand· 2025-10-07
Karen Chhour was rated 2.67/5 for her performance in Children.
Nicola Willis singles out Sir John Key in Mood of the Boardroom speechNew Zealand· 2025-09-24
Mitchell said he would have a conversation with the Minister for Children Karen Chhour about the plan to reintegrate the children with their mother.
Tom Phillips update: Mother does not know when she will get to see her childrenNew Zealand· 2025-09-10
Minister for Children and the Prevention of Family Violence Karen Chhour's office won’t be commenting on CJ’s case.
Coroner: Agencies failed to protect baby boy who was murdered by meth-addicted dadNew Zealand· 2025-09-01
Children’s Minister Karen Chhour accepted that the death of a participant had caused a lot of grief and derailed some young people mentally.
Reoffending won’t be publicised during future bootcamps as officials prepare for ‘MSA 2.0′New Zealand· 2025-07-16
Karen Chhour is an ACT Minister in New Zealand.
Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick and ACT Minister Karen Chhour join Ryan Bridge to talk politicsNew Zealand· 2025-06-10
Karen Chhour expressed her frustration with the anger in the debate and her struggle for respect.
Te Pāti Māori MPs begin suspension for controversial haka after chaotic debateNew Zealand· 2025-06-05
A spokesperson for the Minister for Children, Karen Chhour, confirmed her office had not received any reports or advice from Oranga Tamariki about the illegal surrogacy its staff had identified.
Babies for sale: New Zealanders commissioning illegal surrogacy in ThailandNew Zealand· 2025-05-31
Karen Chhour is a Māori member of the Act Party and represents diverse heritages.
Māori will have nothing to fear from me when I’m Deputy Prime Minister - David SeymourNew Zealand· 2025-05-24
Karen Chhour is the Children’s Minister who has been criticized for her orders regarding Oranga Tamariki.
Hunt for new Oranga Tamariki CEO yet to start seven weeks after resignationNew Zealand· 2025-05-21
Children’s Minister Karen Chhour acknowledged the Auditor-General’s findings about 'poor' management.
Auditor-General blasts Oranga Tamariki contracting process after concerns raisedNew Zealand· 2025-05-15
Chhour has faced challenges in her role but has made progress in addressing family and sexual violence.
Cabinet Report Card: rating the ministers in half-term review - Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-04-29
Karen Chhour is the Minister for Children who discussed the need for better engagement with children and young people.
Oranga Tamariki: No social workers assigned to more than 1000 at-risk children as reports of concern riseNew Zealand· 2025-04-29
Minister for Children Karen Chhour thanked Te Kani for his time at the department.
Oranga Tamariki chief executive Chappie Te Kani resignsNew Zealand· 2025-04-04
Children’s Minister Karen Chhour couldn’t provide a comment before publication.
Release of review into absconding bootcamp youths more than a month lateNew Zealand· 2025-03-28Karen Chhour is the Children’s Minister who stated that no amount of abuse or neglect in care is ever acceptable.
Children ‘getting the bash’ from Oranga Tamariki staff as abuse in care risesNew Zealand· 2025-02-26
Karen Chhour, who is also Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence, called child violence 'national shame' as cases rise.
Children’s Minister Karen Chhour calls child violence ‘national shame’ as cases rise - The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-02-19