# Oranga Tamariki, Christchurch Central City

Oranga Tamariki is a government office at 161 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City.

[Call 09 912 3820](<tel:+6499123820>) · [Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Oranga%20Tamariki%2C%20161%20Cashel%20Street%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<https://www.orangatamariki.govt.nz>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Oranga%20Tamariki%2C%20161%20Cashel%20Street%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Listed.** On OpenStreetMap.

The picture the page leads with, from its own website: [business image](<https://api.chch.live/biz-img?slug=oranga-tamariki-christchurch-central-city&source=owner>).

## About, in one paragraph

Its own website describes it as “We are dedicated to supporting any child in New Zealand whose wellbeing is at significant risk of harm now, or in the future”. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Hereford St near Colombo St, route 8) is 119 m away; a cycle lane passes within 86 m; council off-street parking (66 spaces) is 60 m away. The address’s own page keeps 27 council reports on file.

_Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 161 Cashel Street, Christchurch 8011 _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Kind:** Government _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Phone:** +64 9 912 3820 _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Website:** https://www.orangatamariki.govt.nz _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_
- **Email:** contact@ot.govt.nz _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Social:** https://www.facebook.com/OrangaTamariki _(Its own website)_
- **Wheelchair:** Step-free, wheelchair accessible _(OpenStreetMap)_

## The ground it stands on

_Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._

- **District Plan zone:** City centre zone _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [161 Cashel Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/161-cashel-street), 27 reports on file


## The reports nearby
6,915 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Facility - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9148290), [160 Manchester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/160-manchester-street)
- [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9146776), [159 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/159-manchester-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9143752), [216 High Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/216-high-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9143742), [261F High Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/261f-high-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9143729), [111 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/111-cashel-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9140475), [161 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/161-cashel-street)
- [Trees - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9139196), [182 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/182-cashel-street)
- [Facility - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9136183), [665 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/665-colombo-street)
- [Park - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9133909), [179 Cashel St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/179-cashel-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9131771), [665 Colombo St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/665-colombo-street)
- [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9128246), [197 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/197-hereford-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9128193), [147 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/147-hereford-street)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Hereford St near Colombo St, 119 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Hereford St near Colombo St, 122 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Manchester St Super Stop, 178 m (routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 27, 29, 44, 86, 91, 92, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Cycle lane, 86 m _(Council cycleway layer)_
- Car park, Wilson off-street parking, 60 m (66 spaces, 2 mobility) _(Council parking data)_
- [Cashel Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/cashel-street), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Oranga%20Tamariki%2C%20161%20Cashel%20Street%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5328452,172.6386824)

## Nearby

- [Hallensteins](https://www.chch.live/business/hallensteins-christchurch-central-city), Clothing, 20 m
- [Lululemon](https://www.chch.live/business/lululemon-christchurch-central-city), Clothing, 29 m
- [Café 165 at Breakfree Cashel](https://www.chch.live/business/cafe-165-at-breakfree-cashel-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 42 m
- [Glassons](https://www.chch.live/business/glassons-christchurch-central-city), Clothing, 42 m
- [BreakFree](https://www.chch.live/business/breakfree-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 43 m
- [Bar 165 at Breakfree on Cashel](https://www.chch.live/business/bar-165-at-breakfree-on-cashel-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 45 m
- [High Street Triangles](https://www.chch.live/park/1903-high-street-triangles), park, 87 m
- [City Mall](https://www.chch.live/park/1278-city-mall), park, 98 m
- [The Stewart Plaza](https://www.chch.live/park/1566-the-stewart-plaza), park, 155 m

_Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._
- [Triangle](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-33), Car park, 126 m

## The nearest other government

- [Environment Canterbury Regional Council](https://www.chch.live/business/environment-canterbury-regional-council-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 312 m
- [Ministry of Education](https://www.chch.live/business/ministry-of-education-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 496 m
- [Ministry of Health](https://www.chch.live/business/ministry-of-health-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 521 m
- [Canterbury District Health Board](https://www.chch.live/business/canterbury-district-health-board-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 776 m
- [Youth Service Comcol](https://www.chch.live/business/youth-service-comcol-sydenham), Sydenham, 951 m
- [Ministry of Business of Innovation & Employment](https://www.chch.live/business/ministry-of-business-of-innovation-employment-sydenham), Sydenham, 1.3 km
- [Work and Income, Durham Street](https://www.chch.live/business/work-and-income-durham-street-sydenham), Sydenham, 1.5 km
- [Canterbury Refugee Resettlement and Resources Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/canterbury-refugee-resettlement-and-resources-centre-phillipstown), Phillipstown, 1.5 km
- [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/office-government#in-christchurch-central-city)

## Also in Christchurch Central City

- [OPSM The Crossing](https://www.chch.live/business/opsm-the-crossing-christchurch-central-city), Optometrists, 46 m
- [CBRE Limited](https://www.chch.live/business/cbre-limited-christchurch-central-city), Business, 47 m
- [Opening Soon: The Coffee Club High Street](https://www.chch.live/business/opening-soon-the-coffee-club-high-street-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 48 m
- [Austin Club](https://www.chch.live/business/austin-club-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 49 m
- [Breakfree On Cashel](https://www.chch.live/business/breakfree-on-cashel-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 50 m
- [JD Sports](https://www.chch.live/business/jd-sports-christchurch-central-city), Sports shops, 57 m
- [Bar 185](https://www.chch.live/business/bar-185-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 61 m
- [Basmati's](https://www.chch.live/business/basmati-s-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 63 m
- [Basmati's Indian Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/basmati-s-indian-eatery-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 63 m
- [Selvedge & Stitch](https://www.chch.live/business/selvedge-stitch-christchurch-central-city), Clothing, 64 m
- [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5328452&lon=172.6386824)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5328452,172.6386824,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Oranga%20Tamariki)
- [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb
- [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/10544139059), fix it there


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Oranga Tamariki?**

A government office in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch.

**Where is Oranga Tamariki?**

161 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, on [Cashel Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/cashel-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5328452,172.6386824,17)

**Is Oranga Tamariki still trading?**

On OpenStreetMap.

**How do you contact Oranga Tamariki?**

phone [09 912 3820](tel:+6499123820), its [website](https://www.orangatamariki.govt.nz), email [contact@ot.govt.nz](mailto:contact@ot.govt.nz).

**What other government are near Oranga Tamariki?**

[Environment Canterbury Regional Council](https://www.chch.live/business/environment-canterbury-regional-council-christchurch-central-city) (312 m), [Ministry of Education](https://www.chch.live/business/ministry-of-education-christchurch-central-city) (496 m), [Ministry of Health](https://www.chch.live/business/ministry-of-health-christchurch-central-city) (521 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/office-government).

**What’s near Oranga Tamariki?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/161-cashel-street) holds 27 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Hallensteins](https://www.chch.live/business/hallensteins-christchurch-central-city) (20 m); the Hereford St near Colombo St bus stop is 119 m away: route 8; a cycle lane passes within 86 m; nearest park: [High Street Triangles](https://www.chch.live/park/1903-high-street-triangles) (87 m).

**What stood where Oranga Tamariki is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5328452&lon=172.6386824)

## Sources

- OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL)
- Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0)
- Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (CC BY 4.0)
- Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin
- Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0)
- The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly
- Record assembled 2026-10-24

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