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Forum aims to up skill young participants
Monday, 13 February 2006, 10:45 am | Commissioner For Children
Tomorrow will see the start of the Tenth Australasian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect (ACCAN). It is the first time the conference has been held in New Zealand and it will feature national and internationally renowned keynote speakers. ACCAN ... More >>
Youth Forum aims to up skill young participants
Monday, 13 February 2006, 9:29 am | Commissioner For Children
Tomorrow will see the start of the Tenth Australasian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect (ACCAN). It is the first time the conference has been held in New Zealand and it will feature national and internationally renowned keynote speakers. ACCAN ... More >>
Commissioner’s Report on Child Safety
Friday, 3 February 2006, 3:43 pm | Commissioner For Children
Children’s Commissioner, Dr Cindy Kiro, has released a report on an investigation carried out by her Office following incidents where two young children were hospitalised with suspected non-accidental injuries in 2004. These children were then further ... More >>
Commissioner supports new youth justice facilities
Wednesday, 23 November 2005, 9:49 am | Commissioner For Children
The Children’s Commissioner, Dr Cindy Kiro, supports the announcement of the proposed new youth facility, noting that community consultation is still going on. More >>
Child Abuse and Neglect Conference
Wednesday, 29 June 2005, 1:21 pm | Commissioner For Children
A major Australasian conference on child abuse and neglect will provide an opportunity for New Zealand’s young people to have their say when it is held in Wellington next year. More >>
New Zealand children caring for family members
Monday, 21 February 2005, 3:52 pm | Commissioner For Children
A new network for under 18s who support sick and disabled family members was launched in Auckland at the weekend with funding support and a visit from Cindy Kiro, the Children¹s Commissioner. More >>
Investigation Into Safety Of Children In Hospital
Monday, 13 December 2004, 2:39 pm | Commissioner For Children
The Office of the Children's Commissioner is launching an investigation into the safety of children who have been hospitalised with injuries and where there have been allegations of abuse. More >>
Commissioner challenges proposed changes
Thursday, 14 October 2004, 1:16 pm | Commissioner For Children
Children's Commissioner Cindy Kiro warns proposed changes to youth justice legislation are a step in the wrong direction and breach New Zealand¹s international obligations to children and young people. More >>
Children’s Commissioner Champions Children’s Day
Thursday, 14 October 2004, 11:26 am | Commissioner For Children
The Children’s Commissioner is calling for all New Zealanders to celebrate Children’s Day on Sunday 31 October. Thousand of events are being planned throughout the country to recognise this important day. More >>
Need Highlighted For Dedicated Mental Services
Wednesday, 6 October 2004, 12:05 am | Commissioner For Children
Deaths highlight need for more dedicated children¹s and young people's mental health services More >>
Young People Urged To Stand For Councils And DHBs
Tuesday, 27 July 2004, 4:48 pm | Commissioner For Children
The Office of the Children's Commissioner is calling for more young people and their advocates to put their names forward for local authority and district health board elections. More >>
Need for responsible approach to youth justice
Monday, 5 July 2004, 8:18 pm | Commissioner For Children
Children¹s Commissioner Cindy Kiro is calling on Don Brash to clarify his proposal to lower the age of criminality to twelve. More >>
Commissioner welcomes Dr Rajen Prasad appointment
Wednesday, 23 June 2004, 1:56 pm | Commissioner For Children
Children¹s Commissioner Cindy Kiro congratulates Dr Rajen Prasad on his appointment as Chief Commissioner of the new Families Commission. More >>
Commissioner Endorses Family Break-Up Video
Tuesday, 22 June 2004, 4:00 pm | Commissioner For Children
Children’s Commissioner Dr Cindy Kiro has welcomed a new video resource for children and young people whose parents are separating, and says the views of children are sometimes overlooked at a time of distress and high emotion. More >>
Commiss. welcomes budget assistance for children
Thursday, 27 May 2004, 5:51 pm | Commissioner For Children
Increased financial support for working families in today's budget will help many low and middle income families provide the basics for their children, according to Children's Commissioner Cindy Kiro. More >>
Children¹s Commissioner welcomes youth transition
Thursday, 13 May 2004, 2:06 pm | Commissioner For Children
The government¹s $56.9 million school to work transition package will help prevent young people falling into the ghetto of youth unemployment, according to Children¹s Commissioner Dr Cindy Kiro. More >>
Commissioner calls more spending on child health
Thursday, 1 April 2004, 10:07 am | Commissioner For Children
Children's Commissioner Cindy Kiro is calling for a greater percentage of vote health to go to New Zealand children. More >>
More voice for children needed in Family Court
Thursday, 18 March 2004, 6:33 pm | Commissioner For Children
The Office of the Children¹s Commission is calling for children to have a more active voice in Family Court proceedings. More >>
NZ children missing out on the basics
Tuesday, 9 March 2004, 2:18 pm | Commissioner For Children
Many New Zealand children are missing out on the basics of adequate food, housing, clothing and health care, according to Children's Commissioner Dr Cindy Kiro. More >>
Commissioner Supports Tough Line On Child Porn.
Wednesday, 3 March 2004, 2:37 pm | Commissioner For Children
The Children's Commissioner says tougher sentences for people convicted of possessing or trading child pornography are needed to protect children from child abuse. More >>
