Barnardos - Latest News [Page 5]
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 >>
Barnardos NZ supported by local Ice Bucket Challenge
Monday, 15 September 2014, 11:56 am | Barnardos
A mate’s good experience with Barnardos prompted Taranaki man to tip a bucket of ice water on his head. More >>
What children need from their dads
Thursday, 4 September 2014, 12:59 pm | Barnardos
This Sunday (7 September) is Father’s Day, and Barnardos believes that dads deserve to be celebrated. We do a whole lot of work across Aotearoa New Zealand to help dads, mums, families and whānau to be the best they can be and to support their children ... More >>
Give children a fair chance this election year! - Barnardos
Friday, 4 July 2014, 10:45 am | Barnardos
Today is Founder’s Day, the birthday of the Barnardos charity founder Dr Thomas Barnardo. Dr Barnardo created the Barnardos charity in 1866 to feed, clothe and educate UK children facing extreme deprivation. More >>
0800 What’s Up launches Investors Club to help Kiwi Kids
Monday, 24 March 2014, 10:09 am | Barnardos
0800 What’s Up launches Investors Club to help New Zealand children Children and young people experiencing bullying, abuse and depression are receiving help through funding from businesses and individuals for the Barnardos-run 0800 What’s Up helpline. More >>
Happy Childrens Day from Barnardos New Zealand
Friday, 28 February 2014, 1:57 pm | Barnardos
This Sunday (2 March) is Children’s Day, with the theme ‘Treasure our Children’. Barnardos believes all children should be treasured, and this informs the services we provide for thousands of New Zealand children and their families/whānau every ... More >>
Top ten tips for a healthy, happy family Christmas
Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 3:40 pm | Barnardos
Christmas is just around the corner, and most of us are feeling the stress already – there’s so much to buy, so much to do, and so many people to keep happy. This year, Barnardos, New Zealand’s leading provider of children’s services, is bringing ... More >>
Children call for help over Christmas
Wednesday, 27 November 2013, 3:39 pm | Barnardos
Christmas is coming, and the excitement is building for children across New Zealand. But sadly, too many kids will spend the holiday season facing problems and concerns about relationships, bullying, development, and sometimes more extreme issues such ... More >>
Health Committee report warmly welcomed
Monday, 18 November 2013, 5:17 pm | Barnardos
Barnardos New Zealand welcomes the findings of the 2012 Health Committee inquiry into child health outcomes and preventing child abuse. More >>
Barnardos Chief Executive and staff to #BeyGood with Beyonce
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 2:52 pm | Barnardos
Chief Executive of Barnardos New Zealand Jeff Sanders is to join staff as a volunteer at Beyonce’s Auckland gig tomorrow (Friday). Jeff and the other volunteers will be manning the mobile donation centre at Vector Arena from 5pm til 8.30pm, and are ... More >>
Beyonce encourages fans to #BeyGood with Barnardos
Monday, 14 October 2013, 4:26 pm | Barnardos
Barnardos New Zealand is partnering with Beyoncé’s Mrs Carter Show World Tour and her global charity campaign #BeyGood. More >>
Would your little one love a letter from Santa?
Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 4:10 pm | Barnardos
Christmas is just around the corner, and I’m getting jolly excited - I hope you are too! I’ve been working closely with the little elves at Barnardos New Zealand this year, and they’re going to help me to get in touch with all my favourite boys ... More >>