Teachers can help children make their voices heard – Office of the Children’s Commissioner
Primary teachers now have a simple way to encourage their students to know and learn about their rights under the…
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Prime Minister promotes work of the Office of the Children’s Commissioner on global stage – Office of the Children’s Commissioner
The Office of the Children’s Commissioner received global recognition when Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern spoke about the Office’s work in…
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A budget that takes children seriously – Office of the Children’s Commissioner
The Children’s Commissioner, Judge Andrew Becroft, says today’s budget takes children seriously. He welcomes the focus on reducing child poverty,…
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Families package welcome news at Christmas – Office of the Children’s Commissioner
“We welcome the Families Package announced today and we hope it will make a big difference to the lives of…
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Child Poverty Monitor 2017: Sustainable Improvements Needed – Office of the Children’s Commissioner
The growth in child poverty has been halted and relevant indicators are dropping, says the Children’s Commissioner on release of…
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Time to make world-leading family group conferences reality – Office of the Children’s Commissioner
The Children’s Commissioner has called for significant change and improvement in the way Family Group Conferences (FGCs) are prepared for…
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A new chapter for children’s rights in New Zealand? – Office of the Children’s Commissioner
The Children’s Commissioner is calling on the country to embrace children’s rights to ensure their overall well-being. “The new Government…
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Report shows the way to improve the lives of all children and young people – Office of the Children’s Commissioner
The Children’s Commissioner says the UNICEF Innocenti Report Card for 2016, released today, provides a template for how to improve…
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Time to start moving on outdated children’s residences – Office of the Children’s Commissioner
The conditions for children in many of New Zealand’s secure residences are prison-like, dated and bleak, and it’s time to…
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UN-funded report another reason to stop locking New Zealand children in police cells
Children’s Commissioner Andrew Becroft says a new United Nations-funded report is more compelling evidence why New Zealand should stop locking…