The current care system isn't achieving the best possible outcomes for children, young people, and their families and whānau that New Zealanders expect. So we've heard the message from New Zealanders and from a variety of communities, including from Māori, that we need greater accountability and better advice on the Oranga Tamariki system from a trusted monitor who can provide evidence of how the system is meeting the needs of tamariki, rangatahi, and their families and whānau. 