Media Advisory 6 July 2001
Epuni Opening
Child, Youth and Family’s new 20-bed Epuni Care and Protection Unit will be officially opened at 10.30am on Thursday 12
July by the Minister of Social Services and Employment Steve Maharey.
Media are very welcome to attend the opening ceremony at 441 Riverside Drive, Lower Hutt.
The new Epuni unit will provide secure care and treatment for children and young people who have been abused, neglected
or who have problem behaviours.
The first residents are due at the centre by late July.
An open day will be held at Epuni on Saturday 14 July and media are also welcome to attend this event.