In April, Child Youth and Family was replaced by the Ministry for Vulnerable Children, following a damning review of the agency.
But the change of name hasn't changed the numbers - 5453 children are currently in the care of the state, an all-time high. The majority are of them, 3354, are Māori .
So when can we expect to see some change?
The Hui talked to CEO of the Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Grainne Moss, and the ministry's Tamariki advocate, Hoani Jeremy Lambert.
Watch the video for the full interview from The Hui.
