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Barnardos launches toddler sunscreen

Wednesday, 6 December 2006, 3:18 pm | Barnardos

Barnardos New Zealand has launched its ‘Toddler’ range of sunscreen in partnership with the Cancer Society, to coincide with the start of summer. "This is a great initiative for Barnardos,” says Murray Edridge, Chief Executive of Barnardos New Zealand. ... More >>

Barnardos Big Toddle - last walk for year over

Thursday, 30 November 2006, 5:02 pm | Barnardos

The nationwide fundraiser has seen more than 6000 children from about 150 early childhood groups put their best foot forward to raise funds so that Barnardos can help children thrive through its child and family services. More >>

Supporting the Sarah Lili Fund

Tuesday, 28 November 2006, 4:16 pm | Barnardos

The Sarah Lilli Fund, was created by the Payne family in Wellington (in memory of their daughter who died of a three years ago at the age of 10) and administered by Barnardos to give disadvantaged children the chance to pursue an interest or enjoy ... More >>

Barnardos welcomes Section 59 report

Monday, 20 November 2006, 3:27 pm | Barnardos

The report of the Justice and Electoral Committee on Sue Bradford’s private member’s bill was welcomed today by Murray Edridge, Chief Executive of The report of the Justice and Electoral Committee on Sue Bradford’s private member’s bill was welcomed ... More >>

NZ Idol Judge, Megan Alatini, at Big Toddle

Thursday, 2 November 2006, 10:33 am | Barnardos

Ben Curley (holding Megan’s right hand – in blue sweatshirt), Marina Donovan (holding Megan’s left hand), Christian Tatupu (eyes semi-closed) and Ley-Tianah Lemata (pink dotted headband) join NZ Idol Judge Megan Alatini on the Barnardos Big ... More >>

NZ Idol Judge launches Barnardos Big Toddle

Friday, 27 October 2006, 4:21 pm | Barnardos

N Z Idol Judge Megan Alatini will join youngsters in Mangere as they put their best feet forward in the Barnardos Big Toddle on 1 November. More >>

Barnardos celebrates a successful year

Thursday, 26 October 2006, 5:01 pm | Barnardos

“A greater focus on integrated services, collaborative relationships in the community and with government, and a strong financial result puts Barnardos New Zealand in an even better position to help children in New Zealand have a great start in life,” ... More >>

Barnardos supports PlunketLine

Thursday, 28 September 2006, 2:09 pm | Barnardos

Barnardos is delighted that Plunket has decided to continue the operation of PlunketLine. “Plunket has a long-standing and well-earned reputation in New Zealand for working hard in the community to provide healthier outcomes for children,” says Murray ... More >>

Repeal section 59 bill - Beware the polls!

Monday, 11 September 2006, 11:05 am | Barnardos

Today Family Integrity pulled its website poll on whether parents should be able to use reasonable force in disciplining their children because too many pro-repealers were voting No! More >>

Congratulations, Auckland!

Friday, 25 August 2006, 11:59 am | Barnardos

“This is a most heartening development,” said Murray Edridge, Chief Executive of Barnardos NZ, when commenting on the news that Auckland City Council voted to support repeal of Section 59 of the Crimes Act at its meeting last night. More >>

Family Integrity’s repugnant views exposed

Wednesday, 19 July 2006, 12:41 am | Barnardos

“Family Integrity’s views are extreme and repugnant to all reasonable New Zealanders,” said Murray Edridge, Chief Executive of Barnardos NZ. “And if Ruby Harrold-Claesson, whose visit to New Zealand is paid for by them, shares their views, then we don’t ... More >>

Section 59-Barnardos fronts up to Select Committee

Thursday, 25 May 2006, 12:52 am | Barnardos

Barnardos New Zealand, the largest not-for-profit children’s organisation in the country, was one of the first to present its oral submission at the Justice and Electoral Select Committee’s first session on Thursday, 25 May. More >>

Tools for good parenting

Monday, 15 May 2006, 9:31 am | Barnardos

Monday 15 May is International Day of Families. This United Nations initiative reflects increasing awareness of family issues worldwide. It recognises the importance of supporting families and of bringing about positive changes in the family unit and ... More >>

Tools for good parenting

Monday, 15 May 2006, 9:28 am | Barnardos

Monday 15 May is International Day of Families. This United Nations initiative reflects increasing awareness of family issues worldwide. It recognises the importance of supporting families and of bringing about positive changes in the family unit and ... More >>

Project to increase participation in education

Tuesday, 2 May 2006, 10:32 am | Barnardos

A project aimed at helping ensure every child in the Hutt region has the opportunity to participate in quality early childhood education was launched this morning. More >>

Plunketline decision – impact on children?

Wednesday, 12 April 2006, 3:38 pm | Barnardos

The Government needs to think very carefully about both outcomes for children and the engagement of community agencies when it makes decisions such as the recent one to cease funding ‘Plunketline’, says Barnardos New Zealand. More >>

Barnardos welcomes Children are Unbeatable booklet

Tuesday, 21 March 2006, 10:23 am | Barnardos

Barnardos welcomes the booklet Children are unbeatable: 7 very good reasons for not hitting children, which was launched by the Governor General, Dame Silvia Cartwright, at the Beehive in Wellington today. More >>

Barnardos welcomes Children are Unbeatable booklet

Tuesday, 21 March 2006, 9:22 am | Barnardos

Barnardos welcomes the booklet Children are unbeatable: 7 very good reasons for not hitting children, which was launched by the Governor General, Dame Silvia Cartwright, at the Beehive in Wellington today. More >>

Barnardos in unique position to help children

Monday, 6 March 2006, 10:54 am | Barnardos

“Barnardos is in a unique position to help children thrive,” says Sally Babington, the organisation’s new Regional Manager for the lower half of the North Island. More >>

Barnardos: unique position to help children thrive

Friday, 3 March 2006, 3:49 pm | Barnardos

“Barnardos is in a unique position to help children thrive,” says Sally Babington, the organisation’s new Regional Manager for the lower half of the North Island. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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