Dear Child Youth and Family,

I have been made aware of at least three cases where guardianship of biological parents has been fully terminated. While I am not after specifics relating to the cases, I am wondering under what circumstances this is done, what sections of the legislation this is done under and the what this means for the children this applies too?

For example, does this mean that the caregiving families who are or may be additional guardians in this case are able to adopt that child? If not, why not?

Yours faithfully,

Wiremu Bayliss

Dear Child Youth and Family,

I am wondering when I may expect a reply to my OIA request relating to guardianship termination which should have been responded to by July 24th 2015.

Yours faithfully,

Wiremu Bayliss