Barnardos - Latest News [Page 14]
New way forward to protect children
Monday, 15 October 2001, 1:42 pm | Barnardos
Barnardos has proposed a four-step approach to advance change of the law relating to physical punishment of children. More >>
Budget Contains Welcome News
Thursday, 24 May 2001, 3:41 pm | Barnardos
“A number of the specific initiatives in today’s Budget are very welcome,” says Ian Calder, Chief Executive of Barnardos, New Zealand’s largest child focussed charity. Particularly important is the funding provided to implement the recommendations of ... More >>
About Time Has Barnardos Support
Monday, 21 May 2001, 9:39 am | Barnardos
Barnardos, New Zealand’s largest child focussed charity, welcomes the recommendations of the ‘About Time’ report released today by Hon Matt Robson, Minister of Corrections. We hope that the Government will now seek the support and assistance of community ... More >>
What needs to be in Budget for NZ Children
Friday, 11 May 2001, 5:04 pm | Barnardos
This is the issue recently raised in a letter to the Minister of Finance, Hon Michael Cullen, by child focussed charity Barnardos New Zealand. The letter paints a vivid picture of the child poverty that currently exists in New Zealand. Perhaps more importantly ... More >>
Annual Appeal Bigger Success Than Ever ...
Friday, 11 May 2001, 5:03 pm | Barnardos
Barnardos, the child care and support agency, has announced a record $430,000 for its annual appeal this year, over $100,000 more than last year, and donations are still coming in. More >>
Barnardos Welcomes Enforcement Of Cot Safety
Wednesday, 9 May 2001, 4:52 pm | Barnardos
“Barnardos welcomes any initiative which enhances the safety of New Zealand children,” said Brenda Ratcliff, Strategic Policy Director for Barnardos. “ Ms Ratcliff was commenting on the move by the Commerce Commission to further enforce cot safety standard ... More >>
Barnardos Welcomes Agenda for Children Concept
Wednesday, 18 April 2001, 2:38 pm | Barnardos
“ Barnardos sees the Government’s announcement regarding the development of an “Agenda for Children” as holding out the possibility of exciting developments for New Zealand children,” says Ian Calder Chief Executive of Barnardos. “All too often the needs ... More >>
Judge Brown’s Report - Barnardos Wish List
Wednesday, 28 February 2001, 10:37 am | Barnardos
“Barnardos is anxiously awaiting the public release of Judge Brown’s report into how Child, Youth & Family responds to cases of child abuse or neglect,” said Ian Calder, Chief Executive of Barnardos. The recommendations are likely to have ... More >>