An Oranga Tamariki advisor is rejecting calls for an outside investigation into excessive force being used at a facility in Christchurch.
Te Oranga was shut down soon after footage emerged of a teen being tackled, put in a headlock, and thrown to the ground.
Now a whistleblower says senior managers allowed the behaviour.
Ministerial Advisory Group chairman Matthew Tukaki told Mike Hosking he's getting frustrated by more and more demands for inquiries.
“We’re going through a process, and we’re working overtime to try get to the bottom of not only this, but the future of the childcare and protection system in this country.”
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