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Where are the children in this debate?
Thursday, 26 June 2008, 10:45 am | Barnardos
"As we watch the ongoing contentious debate between petitioners, political aspirants, and politicians from all political parties about the referendum on the Crimes (Substituted Section 59) Amendment Act, we seem to have forgotten about children,” says Murray ... More >>
No substantial change in child assault cases
Tuesday, 24 June 2008, 10:20 am | Barnardos
The statistics released by Police yesterday confirm that the Crimes (Substituted Section 59) Amendment Act is not resulting in parents being criminalised unnecessarily. More >>
Anniversary of Implementing Law for Children
Friday, 20 June 2008, 10:35 am | Barnardos
This weekend marks a year since the Crimes (Substituted Section 59) Amendment Act entered into force. A year on, Barnardos NZ says the new law is working remarkably well. More >>
Anniversary of momentous law change for children
Tuesday, 20 May 2008, 5:16 pm | Barnardos
The Crimes (Substituted Section 59) Amendment Act received its Royal Assent a year ago today. A year on, Barnardos NZ says the important law change seems to be working extremely well. More >>
Fathers on fathering.
Friday, 16 May 2008, 12:47 am | Barnardos
Over sixty fathers gather in Wellington today (Friday 16th May) to discuss the joys and challenges of being a father. This is a joint project with the Families Commission, Barnardos and Parents Centre. More >>
"Left Behind" report welcomed
Tuesday, 29 April 2008, 12:20 am | Barnardos
Barnardos New Zealand welcomes the report "Left Behind" published yesterday by The Child Poverty Action Group and it supports the call for an end to child poverty in New Zealand by 2020. More >>
Helping children deal with family violence
Thursday, 10 April 2008, 9:50 am | Barnardos
“Footsteps to Feeling Safe is about giving children the skills so that they understand violence is not okay, it’s not their fault, and that it is important to seek help,” says Kirsty Rees, Footsteps to Feeling Safe coordinator for the Wellington region. More >>
Barnardos co-hosts forum on credit card compliance
Friday, 4 April 2008, 3:13 pm | Barnardos
Barnardos co-hosts forum on credit card compliance for other organisations in Wellington, 8 April 2008 More >>
Conference targets communication
Thursday, 13 March 2008, 4:46 pm | Barnardos
Art, speech, literacy, music and dance are some of the workshops on offer for nearly 100 Barnardos KidStart Caregivers and Number One Nannies at their Wellington/Wairarapa regional conference in Lower Hutt on Saturday, 15 March. More >>
Call for cross-party caucus for children
Monday, 3 March 2008, 9:37 am | Barnardos
Every Child Counts* calls on all political parties to participate in a cooperative cross-party caucus for children in good faith and in the interests of the nation's most important and vulnerable citizens - children. More >>
A referendum? Why the panic?
Wednesday, 20 February 2008, 5:19 pm | Barnardos
“If, as claimed on Radio New Zealand’s Morning Report this morning, the current petition does get the signatures needed to force a referendum on the law banning physical punishment of children, it will be a dubious victory achieved by misleading ... More >>
Unreasonable force - a story worth telling
Wednesday, 20 February 2008, 2:19 pm | Barnardos
Barnardos New Zealandwelcomes the publication of an authoritative account on how New Zealandcame to change the law relating to the use of physical punishment of children. "Removing the legal right of parents charged with assaulting their children by claiming ... More >>
Great news for children and families
Tuesday, 12 February 2008, 4:23 pm | Barnardos
"This is great news for children and families," says Barnardos New Zealand's Chief Executive Murray Edridge in response to the Government's decision to significantly boost funding for community-based organisations working with vulnerable families, ... More >>
Celebrating Waitangi Day
Tuesday, 5 February 2008, 2:51 pm | Barnardos
Waitangi Day presents an opportunity for all sectors of our society to reflect on some of the issues central to our national success and identity, says Barnardos New Zealand Chief Executive Murray Edridge. More >>
Barnardos NZ assesses the Leader’s speeches
Wednesday, 30 January 2008, 1:13 pm | Barnardos
‘I welcome the focus of both leaders on young people in their state of the nation speeches,’ said Murray Edridge, Chief Executive of Barnardos NZ. ‘On Monday, I called for them to focus on the needs of children by delivering policies that ensure ... More >>
Barnardos welcomes court decision
Friday, 25 January 2008, 10:22 am | Barnardos
'Another court case, another sensible decision,' Murray Edridge, Chief Executive of Barnardos NZ said today when commenting on the decision to discharge without conviction the Christchurch church leader who admitted beating his niece. More >>
Xmas pressure too much -- call 0800 4 PARENT
Monday, 17 December 2007, 12:17 am | Barnardos
Feeling under pressure of Christmas and wondering how you'll survive – call 0800 4 PARENT More >>
20 practical ways to have a happy holiday season
Friday, 14 December 2007, 3:19 pm | Barnardos
20 practical ways to have a happy holiday season with your children Children enrich our lives with their joyful energy, their laughter and their uncomplicated spontaneity. More >>
New Children’s Advocate for Southland
Tuesday, 4 December 2007, 3:25 pm | Barnardos
Young witnesses of family violence in Invercargill will benefit thanks to the appointment of a Child and Young Person’s Advocate in the city. Sandra Gorham, who has a background in education and advocacy, is the latest of five advocates appointed so far by Barnardos ... More >>
Kiwi Children Face Mental Health Problems
Wednesday, 28 November 2007, 9:22 am | Barnardos
The importance of good mental health in the development of young people in New Zealand is recognised in the Monitoring the Health of New Zealand Children and Young People: Indicator Handbook released today, says 0800WHATSUP Executive Director, Grant Taylor. More >>