The Children's Minister says the system needs to do better so more children aren't killed.
A damning investigation into the murder of five-year-old Malachi Subecz has identified five critical gaps in the system.
The Tauranga boy was murdered by his carer last November, after a history of abuse.
The review makes 14 recommendations - aimed at ensuring there are interlocking safety nets in place.
Children's Minister Kelvin Davis told Mike Hosking Oranga Tamariki had the first vital opportunity to intervene, Â and when they missed that other agencies also failed.
He says the Government has accepted nine of the 14 recommendations and are looking at the other five.
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