as more beds needed
This story was originally published on RNZ.co.nz and is republished with permission.
Oranga Tamariki is considering reopening a controversial children's home in Christchurch to meet demand for beds.
The child protection agency shut down the 10-bed Te Oranga care and protection house two years ago after video leaked of a boy being held in a headlock.
It was now seeking quotes to refurbish the inside of the house, deputy chief executive of service delivery Rachel Leota told RNZ.
“Our operations at Te Oranga remain paused, however, we are exploring how the facility may be best used to cater to the demand we are currently experiencing for residential beds,” Leota said in a statement.
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