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Sarah Lilli Fund Recognised For 20 Years Helping Children
Friday, 9 October 2026, 10:33 am | Barnardos Aotearoa
The Fund is run through Barnardos, with applications coming from social workers and early childhood centres nationwide, who understand the challenges families face and how the Sarah Lilli Fund can help. More >>
Barnardos Rings The Bell For A Different Kind Of Investment: Children
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 10:01 am | Barnardos Aotearoa
Barnardos Chief Executive Matt Reid says New Zealand is accustomed to thinking about investment in terms of financial returns, but the most important returns are those that can change the course of a child's life. More >>
Barnardos Calls For Cross-Party Generational Plan For Children
Wednesday, 16 September 2026, 8:49 am | Barnardos Aotearoa
The Plan would set long-term outcomes for children and create greater accountability for progress, while connecting the many strategies and initiatives already underway across government and society. More >>
More Than 460 New Zealanders Unite For Children At Inaugural Barnardos Foundation Gala Dinner
Monday, 6 July 2026, 5:29 pm | Barnardos Aotearoa
Barnardos Aotearoa Chief Executive Matt Reid says the evening was a powerful reminder of what is possible when people unite behind a common purpose. More >>
Bill Moran Appointed New Barnardos Aotearoa Board Chair
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 10:32 am | Barnardos Aotearoa
Bill brings extensive governance and professional experience, including 30 years with the New Zealand Treasury, and has strong strategic leadership experience. More >>
Barnardos Highlights The Christmas Period Can Put Vulnerable Children At Risk
Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 11:02 am | Barnardos Aotearoa
The Christmas period creates a perfect storm of pressures that can push vulnerable families sometimes to breaking point. Services and schools close, leaving families without their usual support networks. More >>
Barnardos Welcomes The Opportunity To Work With The Social Investment Agency To Transform Services In Māngere
Monday, 24 November 2025, 10:03 am | Barnardos Aotearoa
The transformed Te Korowai Mokopuna model integrates therapeutic parent–child work, early childhood education, whole-of-whānau social services, and a dedicated space for community engagement. More >>
New Barnardos Survey Shows More Students Seeking Help, But Support Not Keeping Pace
Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 11:55 am | Barnardos Aotearoa
A Barnardos Aotearoa schools survey has found that more tamariki and rangatahi are courageously seeking help for their mental health and wellbeing – but support is failing to keep up despite schools’ best efforts. More >>
Barnardos Welcomes The New Social Investment Fund And Urges Bold Focus On Child Wellbeing
Thursday, 15 May 2025, 12:54 pm | Barnardos Aotearoa
Barnardos Aotearoa is welcoming the Government’s $275 million Social Investment Fund announced today, saying the initiative has real potential to transform lives — especially if it puts tamariki at the heart of its investment. “This is a positive ... More >>
Barnardos Welcomes The Beginning Of ECE Sector Review Changes And Remains Committed To Ensuring Teacher-led ECE Thrives
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 10:53 am | Barnardos Aotearoa
“It’s encouraging to see the review progressing and the recommendations considered by Cabinet in such a short time. This gives us hope that tamariki are being put first, and that they will be able to access a greater quality of early care and education ... More >>
Sir Ashley Bloomfield Named Barnardos Aotearoa Ambassador
Monday, 14 April 2025, 1:20 pm | Barnardos Aotearoa
With a career dedicated to improving health and wellbeing outcomes, Sir Ashley has long worked to address inequities and create better outcomes for all. More >>
Barnardos Aotearoa Calls For More Efforts To Eradicate Child Poverty In New Zealand
Friday, 4 April 2025, 9:53 am | Barnardos Aotearoa
“Our tamariki deserve better,” says Barnardos Aotearoa Chief Executive Matt Reid. “This report reinforces what we see every day – too many children are missing out on the essentials they need to thrive." More >>
