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Kiwi Children Face Mental Health Problems
Monday, 26 November 2007, 5:08 pm | Barnardos
The importance of good mental health in the development of young people in New Zealand is recognised in the Monitoring the Health of New Zealand Children and Young People: Indicator Handbook released today, says 0800WHATSUP Executive Director, Grant Taylor. More >>
Case Shows New Legislation Works
Friday, 23 November 2007, 11:30 am | Barnardos
Barnardos New Zealand today welcomed the court decision concerning the Masterton father recently convicted of assaulting his son. More >>
The law works well
Thursday, 22 November 2007, 4:45 pm | Barnardos
Barnardos New Zealand today welcomed the court decision concerning the Masterton father recently convicted of assaulting his son. More >>
Barnardos New Zealand AGM Agenda
Wednesday, 31 October 2007, 2:32 pm | Barnardos
Barnardos New Zealand Annual General Meeting Wednesday 31st October 2007 3.00pm Comfort Hotel, 213 Cuba Street, Wellington More >>
Barnardos Big Toddle – November 2007!
Friday, 19 October 2007, 4:11 pm | Barnardos
Barnardos Big Toddle is a sponsored walk, obstacle course, bike ride, or dance organised by Barnardos for all children in early childhood throughout November 2007. It’s a chance for the young children of New Zealand to become involved in helping other ... More >>
Toddle-tastic!
Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 12:15 am | Barnardos
You’re never too young to start exercising and Barnardos is inviting all pre-schoolers to get active - in a novel way. The Big Toddle is a nationwide sponsored walk organised by Barnardos New Zealand for all pre-schoolers. Raewyn Dodd from KidStart Nelson ... More >>
Is home-based education under the radar?
Tuesday, 25 September 2007, 10:41 am | Barnardos
“Home-based early childhood education and care is under rated, under valued and under the radar in the early childhood sector in New Zealand,” said Robyn Reid, Barnardos New Zealand specialist adviser, early childhood, during a workshop at the ... More >>
Veteran Campaigner Receives Inaugural Award
Wednesday, 5 September 2007, 3:58 pm | Barnardos
Veteran campaigner receives inaugural award from Every Child Counts Wellington woman and veteran campaigner Beth Wood received the inaugural He Mana tō ia Tamaiti/ Every Child Counts individual award at a special ceremony today. More >>
Barnardos supports call for a three minute vigil
Wednesday, 8 August 2007, 10:31 am | Barnardos
The Sensible Sentencing Trust, Family First NZ and For the Sake of Our Children Trust are asking Kiwis to stop whatever they are doing - to come out onto the street, outside the office or classroom, to stop their car or truck and stand outside their vehicle ... More >>
Positive parenting suggestions for families
Wednesday, 16 May 2007, 9:48 am | Barnardos
How parents raise their children has been a hot topic over recent months, as a result of the child discipline bill, which returns to Parliament on 16 May for its final reading. More >>
Early Learning Centres at the cutting edge
Friday, 20 April 2007, 4:26 pm | Barnardos
Imagine being able to log on to the internet and see your granddaughter’s latest artwork or a photograph of her at play with her friends. More >>
Who said changing s59 won’t reduce child abuse?
Friday, 13 April 2007, 10:27 am | Barnardos
Today the media reported that the Timaru mother acquitted, under Section 59, of using a riding crop on her son is back in court. “The reported evidence of serious assault on a teenager by a mother and step-father must cause all those who see no relationship ... More >>
Chester Borrows gets it wrong
Tuesday, 3 April 2007, 2:52 pm | Barnardos
"The conviction of the Hastings mother for hitting her child with a wooden spoon does not show that the present law works, as Chester Borrows suggests," said Murray Edridge, Chief Executive of Barnardos New Zealand. "If Mr Borrows believes the law ... More >>
Protesters misuse children and need to reflect
Tuesday, 27 March 2007, 3:14 pm | Barnardos
“Those who oppose the Crimes (Substituted Section 59) Amendment Bill have every right to take their opposition to the streets in protest. But they have no right to manipulate and misuse their own children for the purpose,” said Murray Edridge, ... More >>
KidStart: Nelson Mini Conference
Thursday, 22 March 2007, 12:56 am | Barnardos
Coping with difficult behaviour and coming up with creative play ideas are challenges for anyone looking after young children. For Barnardos KidStart caregivers and parents in the Top of the South, help is at hand. More >>
Thumbs down for Chester Borrows’ proposal
Wednesday, 7 March 2007, 3:38 pm | Barnardos
Today, community groups working with children and families gave the thumbs down to National MP Chester Borrows’ proposal to amend Section 59 of the Crimes Act. The groups include Unicef New Zealand, Save the Children New Zealand, the Royal Plunket ... More >>
Parliament demonstrates principled leadership
Thursday, 22 February 2007, 10:24 am | Barnardos
Murray Edridge, Chief Executive of Barnardos New Zealand, expressed his delight this evening at the successful vote at the second reading of the Crimes Amendment Bill. More >>
Section 59: a time for decisive leadership
Tuesday, 20 February 2007, 1:39 pm | Barnardos
Barnardos New Zealand has strongly re-affirmed its support for the repeal of Section 59 of the Crimes Act. The organisation also called on all Members of Parliament to vote for the Crimes Amendment Bill as reported back by the Justice and Electoral ... More >>
How New Zealand cares for its children
Thursday, 15 February 2007, 10:07 am | Barnardos
“The release of the latest UNICEF Innocenti report on the well-being of the children in rich countries is timely,” said Murray Edridge, Chief Executive of Barnardos New Zealand. More >>
Barnardos to offer free early childhood education
Friday, 19 January 2007, 12:48 am | Barnardos
Barnardos New Zealand has opted to offer the Government’s 20 hours a week free early childhood education for three and four year olds in its Early Learning Centres and KidStart, its home-based education and care service. More >>
