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Shortage of Foster Carers in Auckland

Friday, 29 October 2004, 3:27 pm | Barnardos

Foster carers are in desperately short supply in the Auckland region according to Barnardos Foster Care Service. More >>

Pythagoras Abstract Garden opens Labour Weekend

Tuesday, 19 October 2004, 2:04 pm | Barnardos

Madeline Bull opens her unique 'Pythagoras Abstract Garden' in Taupo to the public from 23 to the 30 October (inclusive) as a fund-raiser for Barnardos. The creations of 15 artists will be displayed in the garden. This is the fifth time Madeline has ... More >>

Tax dept behaviour disadvantages children

Friday, 4 June 2004, 10:48 am | Barnardos

Barnardos New Zealand Chief Executive Murray Edridge is surprised and disappointed by a lack of consultation by the Inland Revenue Department who didn’t inform Barnardos about a change to the tax-free status of Barnardos Caregivers. More >>

Challenges ahead for Govt regarding child poverty

Friday, 28 May 2004, 3:08 pm | Barnardos

The following is an extract from Barnardos Chief Executive Murray Edridge’s speech delivered at the Post-Budget breakfast in Wellington this morning. More >>

Barnardos gives SKIP the thumbs up

Thursday, 6 May 2004, 2:08 pm | Barnardos

Barnardos has given SKIP - the Government’s project designed to support positive parenting - the thumbs up. More >>

Barnados Comment On Once Were Warriors

Monday, 1 March 2004, 3:02 pm | Barnardos

“Congratulations to Jim Moriarty and his team on their production of the Once were Warriors musical,” said Murray Edridge, Chief Executive of Barnardos. “While providing good entertainment, the show confronts New Zealand once again with our unacceptably ... More >>

Barnardos Appeal Begins March 4

Monday, 1 March 2004, 12:40 am | Barnardos

Help turn a child’s life around by giving generously on Thursday, 4th March 2004, when Barnardos – the country’s leading children’s charity - holds its annual Butterfly Day street collection. More >>

A Xmas promise for Kiwi kids

Thursday, 18 December 2003, 4:40 pm | Barnardos

''It’s good news for New Zealand,'' said Murray Edridge, Chief Executive of Barnardos when welcoming Dr Cullen’s commitment to a 2004 social dividend in his Budget Policy Statement. More >>

Child, Youth and Family Service not the problem

Friday, 17 October 2003, 4:12 pm | Barnardos

''Child, Youth and Family Service may or may not be in crisis,'' said Murray Edridge, Chief Executive of Barnardos, ''but that’s not the problem.'' More >>

It’s time for action, says Barnardos

Monday, 6 October 2003, 4:56 pm | Barnardos

Barnardos says it’s time the Government takes action to stop child abuse in New Zealand. More >>

Why are we so violent to children?

Friday, 19 September 2003, 3:00 pm | Barnardos

“Yet another international report on children places New Zealand near the bottom of the table,” says Ian Calder, Chief Executive of Barnardos, commenting on the release of the UNICEF’s latest report A League Table of child maltreatment deaths in rich ... More >>

Cullen asked to honour child poverty assurance

Monday, 8 September 2003, 8:44 am | Barnardos

Barnardos and a group of national and local community organisations have called on Minister of Finance, Dr Michael Cullen, to help eliminate of child poverty with next year’s budget. More >>

Barnardos celebrates past and future

Wednesday, 9 July 2003, 12:30 am | Barnardos

Barnardos celebrated its past and invested in its future on Monday with the celebration of Founders Day at Government House in Wellington. More >>

Ballantynes drum up business for appeal

Thursday, 6 March 2003, 3:09 pm | Barnardos

Ballantynes in Christchurch is holding their annual street stall on Friday, and are making a donation from the proceeds to the Barnardos Annual Appeal. More >>

Appeal launches tomorrow

Monday, 3 March 2003, 10:52 am | Barnardos

Barnardos launches its Annual Appeal tomorrow and is aiming to raise not only money, but also awareness that the public can do something to stop child abuse. More >>

Barnardos Collectors Stampede Through NZ

Thursday, 27 February 2003, 1:34 pm | Barnardos

Barnardos is issuing a stampede warning as our 18,000 strong band of collectors hits the streets for the Annual Appeal between the 4th and 10th March. More >>

Barnardos welcomes new Group Manager

Thursday, 27 February 2003, 1:33 pm | Barnardos

Barnardos is extending a warm welcome to its new Group Manager for Central/Southern Region. More >>

Help Kids Escape Cycle Of Tragedy

Thursday, 27 February 2003, 1:33 pm | Barnardos

“Would you like to help children like eight-year-old Sally, who has been sexually abused by all the men in her family, or Arnie, four, who was punished by having his hands plunged in scalding water?” asks Ian Calder, Chief Executive of Barnardos New ... More >>

Absolutely Shameless!

Friday, 22 November 2002, 2:51 pm | Barnardos

Barnardos has a totally, utterly and absolutely shameless request for you to support a worthy non-profit organisation’s FREE!! venture to spread Christmas cheer. More >>

Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal - Greg Murphy

Wednesday, 13 November 2002, 1:18 pm | Barnardos

Photo Caption: Kmart Holden Racing team driver, Greg Murphy, filled his Kmart Commodore full of Christmas presents and distributed them to the Wishing Tree at Kmart Papatoetoe to officially launch the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal in the region. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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