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Homebuilders case put
I write in response to Neil McGarvey’s letter (MM, Sep 16).
After learning of Oranga Tamariki’s (OT) decision to end its contract with Homebuilders Family Services, several constituents shared with me their very personal and heartfelt stories of how their lives and relationships had been helped (or in some cases saved) by Homebuilders.
In response, I recently spent some time at Homebuilders to learn more about the services they provide and the impact that OT’s decision will have.
I also met with key community stakeholders who impressed on me the importance of the work being carried out by Homebuilders.
I was left in no doubt that Homebuilders are providing an essential service to the community that would unlikely be matched by alternative service providers.
I have put this in writing to the chief executive of OT, together with my concerns around aspects of the decision-making process, and strongly urged OT to reconsider its decision.
Chris Penk, MP for Kaipara ki Mahurangi
