Witness statement of Glenda Maihi for the Māori public hearing from maihi Watch Video

⏲ Duration: 29 min 77 sec
✓ Published: 21-Mar-2022

Description:
Glenda Maihi is of Te Arawa descent. She was placed into foster care by the Department of Social Welfare from the age of five. Glenda speaks about the physical and psychological trauma she experienced during these placements. Glenda shares her lived experiences of being in foster care in the hope that the system will do better for other children. Glenda discusses recommendations as she does not want other children to endure what happened to her.nnFrom 7-18 March 2022, Māori survivors and their