Government agencies have apologised to Tom Phillips' children for "significant failures" in the response to their disappearance.
But they are yet to meet with the whānau to discuss the report and its findings. The final report from the inquiry into the Phillips case was released on Tuesday. The inquiry, conducted by the Honourable Justice Simon Moore KC, looked at the handling of the Phillips case by authorities and whether all "practicable steps" were taken to ensure the safety and welfare of the Phillips children as well as whether they responded appropriately and in a timely way to locate the.
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