(1)
The chief executive must ensure that support is provided to address the play, recreational, and community needs of a child or young person in care or custody.
(2)
The support required by subclause (1) includes support—
to meet the child’s or young person’s need for access to a range of age and developmentally appropriate books, toys, and recreational equipment; and
to meet the child’s or young person’s needs with respect to establishing and maintaining peer and community relationships; and
for attending and participating in sporting and cultural activities; and
for their involvement in community and volunteering activities; and
to provide opportunities for play and experiences; and
for arrangements for the payment of pocket money to the child or young person at a level appropriate to their age and circumstances.
(3)
The chief executive must ensure that financial support is provided that enables the child or young person to participate in sporting or cultural activities (for example, by paying fees for attending noho marae, or membership fees for participating in kapa haka or sporting clubs, or fees for music lessons).