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Is there poverty in New Zealand?
Friday, 16 October 2009, 4:30 pm | Every Child Counts
“It’s time New Zealand had an official poverty measure. Many of us believe child poverty is a major social problem in our country while others deny its existence. There is only one way that argument can be resolved,” says Murray Edridge, Every ... More >>
Summit on Children presents plan to Minister
Thursday, 17 September 2009, 10:42 am | Every Child Counts
Every Child Counts Summit on Children and the Recession presented a plan of action to the Minister of Housing, Hon Phil Heatley to address the well-being of children during the recession. More >>
Children will be hardest hit by recession
Wednesday, 16 September 2009, 10:49 am | Every Child Counts
Children are the group most severely affected by the current recession, delegates at Every Child Counts’ Summit on Children in the Recession were told today. Ninety delegates from a range of agencies are attending the Summit, which is being held ... More >>
Summit will consider impact of recession on kids
Friday, 11 September 2009, 3:40 pm | Every Child Counts
Every Child Counts* will convene the first ever Summit on Children in the Recession next Wednesday, 16 September 2009. The Summit will be held at Te Karaiti Te Pou Herenga Waka Church and Marae, cr Orly Rd and Waddon Place, Mangere. “We are immersed in ... More >>
MPs challenged to establish youth forums
Friday, 20 February 2009, 12:50 pm | Every Child Counts
Three youth debaters from Wellington, Tauranga and South Auckland stole the show in a debate with three newly-elected Members of Parliament to kick off celebrations of Children’s Day 2009, where MPs conceded they were often not at their best when ... More >>
Prioritise policies for children
Monday, 3 November 2008, 3:24 pm | Every Child Counts
“Policies for children need to be a top priority in any confidence and supply or coalition talks taking place after the election on Saturday”, says Every Child Counts[1]. More >>