12 Nov 2021

Dames say their concerns ignored by top Family Court judge

From Morning Report, 7:52 am on 12 November 2021

Two Dames have taken aim at the top Family Court judge saying she's ignoring concerns about how whanau are treated.

Eighteen months ago, Dame Tariana Turia and Dame Naida Glavish met with Principal Family Court Judge Jackie Moran to talk about whanau experiences in the court.

They walked away with a promise of a working relationship but have now joined a growing chorus who say the Family Court is stuck in the past.

RNZ political reporter Anneke Smith has more.