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NZ's baby scoop era

NZ's baby scoop era

New Zealand wasn’t alone in this cruel practice: From the late 1940s until the early 1970s forced adoptions were widespread.

The Long Read from Stuff

March 29, 202429m 24s

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Show Notes

NZ's baby scoop era marks a dark time in our country's history, where children were stolen from their mothers under a state-know-best policy.

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CREDITS

Written and read by Paula Penfold

Produced by Jen Black

Audio editing by Connor Scott

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