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Public spending needs to do more for Kiwi kids
Friday, 26 May 2017, 4:43 pm | Barnardos
Barnardos says Budget 2017 will help some children, but more needs to be done so that all New Zealand children benefit from public spending. More >>
Barnardos calls for universal child payment
Wednesday, 24 May 2017, 12:32 pm | Barnardos
“We must ensure that all our nation’s children get the best possible start in life. A start that sees them flourishing in childhood and productive in adulthood”, says Barnardos Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Sanders. More >>
Barnardos welcomes investment in vulnerable children
Thursday, 4 May 2017, 9:22 am | Barnardos
Every child in Aotearoa New Zealand deserves a great start in life, and investing in our most at-risk children as early as possible helps build stronger whānau and communities and a stronger country. More >>
Caring for 120 kids brings joys and challenges
Friday, 10 March 2017, 3:31 pm | Barnardos
Alongside raising four children of their own (including an adopted daughter) the pair have cared for more than 120 children over the past 30 years as Barnardos foster carers in Auckland. More >>
Increased child helpline capacity following Kaikoura quakes
Friday, 25 November 2016, 11:47 am | Barnardos
Barnardos service 0800 What’s Up, New Zealand’s most-accessed counselling helplines for children, has more counsellors available following the November 14 Kaikoura Earthquake and the resulting aftershocks. More >>
Barnardos welcomes Budget help for children, more needed
Thursday, 26 May 2016, 4:58 pm | Barnardos
Barnardos welcomes the Budget’s prioritised social investment and extra funding and support for children and young people. More >>
Barnardos welcomes Budget help for children
Thursday, 26 May 2016, 4:51 pm | Barnardos
Barnardos welcomes the Budget’s prioritised social investment and extra funding and support for children and young people. More >>
Barnardos welcomes recommendations
Friday, 8 April 2016, 9:29 am | Barnardos
Barnardos – one of New Zealand’s largest providers of children’s social services – has welcomed the findings of a review that sets out recommendations for a future operating model for Child, Youth and Family, and seeks to provide better lives for ... More >>
Recommendations on care of vulnerable children welcomed
Thursday, 7 April 2016, 5:30 pm | Barnardos
Barnardos – one of New Zealand’s largest providers of children’s social services – has welcomed the findings of a review that sets out recommendations for a future operating model for Child, Youth and Family, and seeks to provide better lives for ... More >>
Families encouraged to talk together about flag referendum
Friday, 11 March 2016, 12:28 pm | Barnardos
Barnardos New Zealand is encouraging parents and grandparents to talk to the young people in their lives about the current flag referendum before they vote. More >>
Urgent need for Auckland foster carers
Tuesday, 8 March 2016, 5:22 pm | Barnardos
With national Foster Care Awareness Week kicking off on Children’s Day on Sunday, Barnardos New Zealand is calling for more Aucklanders to consider fostering a child. More >>
Barnardos foster carers share their story
Tuesday, 8 March 2016, 5:21 pm | Barnardos
Barnardos foster carers Nykki and Dave have given love and care to ten Auckland children in need over the past year. More >>
Barnardos There for Support on Quake Anniversary
Friday, 19 February 2016, 2:52 pm | Barnardos
Barnardos New Zealand is encouraging children and families to reach out for support if they’re feeling anxious around the upcoming anniversary of 2011’s Canterbury earthquake. More >>
The Warehouse raises over $170,000 for vulnerable kids
Monday, 21 December 2015, 4:40 pm | Barnardos
Barnardos New Zealand’s children’s helpline, 0800 What’s Up, will be given an incredible boost from The Warehouse following a successful in-store pen campaign. More >>
Pain and Heartbreak What Happens When the Media Furore Ends
Thursday, 20 August 2015, 2:40 pm | Barnardos
Shock, heartbreak and misery. Though the eye of the public has moved on, the two families who have lost children in the last two months, allegedly at the hands of adults, will not have. What is next for these families? More >>
New Zealand kids benefit from Round the Bays run
Thursday, 12 March 2015, 10:36 am | Barnardos
Children and families supported by Barnardos were the winners on the day of the Ports of Auckland Round the Bays run at the weekend. More >>
Children’s Day – 365 days a year
Friday, 27 February 2015, 3:09 pm | Barnardos
Barnardos wants New Zealanders to celebrate Children’s Day on 1 March, and to recognise the effort it takes to raise great kids over all 365 days of the year. More >>
Barnardos: give a child a reason to smile this Christmas
Thursday, 4 December 2014, 10:46 am | Barnardos
It’s December, and all over New Zealand children’s excitement is building as they wonder what Santa will bring them. But at Barnardos New Zealand, we work with many children who can only dream of gifts this Christmas. More >>
Help Barnardos bring Christmas to children in need
Monday, 17 November 2014, 12:06 pm | Barnardos
Child poverty in New Zealand has hit the headlines in recent months, with John Key and his government naming it as their top priority. This is great news, and there’s lots of good work happening around the country to aid children who are facing a level ... More >>
Barnardos to develop 21st century childcare service
Monday, 29 September 2014, 5:03 pm | Barnardos
Barnardos, through support from the Akina Foundation, is to develop a high quality flexible childcare service to assist parents to enter and stay in the workforce. More >>