Thomas Ronan

Thomas Ronan is the Deputy Chief Executive of Tamariki and Whānau Services at Oranga Tamariki, the New Zealand government agency responsible for child welfare. He has been involved in addressing systemic issues within the agency, particularly in light of recent failures to protect vulnerable children. His commitment to improving the agency's response to reports of child safety concerns was highlighted following a case that revealed significant lapses in Oranga Tamariki's procedures, prompting public apologies and a promise to enhance support for at-risk youth.