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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 >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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