Oranga Tamariki holds records about Mirimar Girls' Home from 1969-1989. Oranga Tamariki should also hold personal records on young people who stayed at the institution and whom DSW had involvement with. OT hold no institutional records under the name of Wellington Girls Home/ Receiving home.
Gender and ages: female, 12-16 years Capacity: Circa 1970, 36 open beds, plus four secure and 2 semi secure; Circa 1984, 36 open beds, plus four secure. Controlling Organisations: Education Department 1972, Department of Social Welfare 1972-1981. State control. Operational period: 1950s - 31/3/1989 Short to medium-term stay and assessment for girls on remand or in need of shelter. It was a former hotel.
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