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Statement from Jan Pryor, Chief Commissioner
Tuesday, 12 May 2009, 5:15 pm | Families Commission
The Families Commission is looking forward to working with the two newly announced Commissioners, Christine Rankin and Bruce Pilbrow. They join five other Commissioners on the Board. Mr Pilbrow will bring with him his strong interest in parenting and ... More >>
Young Minds and Developing Brain research
Tuesday, 5 May 2009, 10:44 am | Families Commission
Quality of parenting and childcare has long term impact – for good or bad The critical role of parents and caregivers in the physical development of children’s brains has been highlighted in a report released by the Families Commission today (5 May ... More >>
Promote positive methods of child discipline
Wednesday, 29 April 2009, 9:28 am | Families Commission
As parents become better informed about the positive and effective ways of disciplining children the less confusion there will be over New Zealand’s law regarding physical punishment, the Families Commission says. More >>
Maori climbing aboard the anti-violence waaka
Wednesday, 15 April 2009, 10:32 am | Families Commission
“Maori are climbing aboard the anti-violence waaka in increasing numbers”, says Families Commissioner, Kim Workman today, commenting on the Leitner Center report on New Zealand’s efforts to eliminate violence against women. “The Leitner report ... More >>
Real level of family violence revealed
Tuesday, 14 April 2009, 2:15 pm | Families Commission
The rise in family violence offences recorded by the New Zealand Police for 2008 is a double-edged sword, says the Families Commission. Chief Commissioner Dr Jan Pryor says that the 12.4 per cent rise in reported family violence in 2008 is good ... More >>
Supporting Families At The Jobs Summit
Tuesday, 24 February 2009, 5:28 pm | Families Commission
The Families Commission welcomes the work that will be done at the Prime Minister’s Job Summit to find useful and creative ways to keep as many New Zealanders as possible in work during the recession. More >>
Couples find support from unexpected sources
Monday, 5 January 2009, 12:55 pm | Families Commission
People often discuss relationship problems, not with professional counsellors, but with their family, friends, GPs, nurses, school teachers, church ministers and community elders, a Families Commission study has found. More >>
Report highlights parental leave, ECE shortfalls
Wednesday, 17 December 2008, 9:22 am | Families Commission
The Families Commission says New Zealand must do better when it comes to looking after its children and their access to early childhood education and care. More >>
How some families respond to the festive season
Tuesday, 16 December 2008, 4:44 pm | Families Commission
A Families Commission poll shows many people have clear ideas on how to manage their Christmas preparations but this doesn’t mean they don’t feel the pressure. More >>
Positive changes for families welcomed
Thursday, 28 August 2008, 10:30 am | Families Commission
The Families Commission welcomes the 2008 Social Report which shows positive changes for many families, but says there is room for improvement in work-life balance for many working parents. More >>
Commission believes broad based approach needed
Thursday, 7 August 2008, 2:04 pm | Families Commission
The Families Commission says families, communities, the business sector and government need to work together to address poverty in New Zealand. The Commission welcomes the Office of the Children’s Commission report A Fair Go For Children – Actions ... More >>
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Sunday
Friday, 13 June 2008, 5:18 pm | Families Commission
She was a formerly active and independent 70 year old but is now afraid to leave her home after being verbally and emotionally abused by her 40 year old son. Psychological abuse such as this is the focus of this year’s World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. More >>
Putting the kids first
Tuesday, 13 May 2008, 9:42 am | Families Commission
Separated parents who took part in a new Families Commission research project advise putting the kids needs’ first when sorting out arrangements for care post-separation. More >>
Parents encouraged to be aware of kids' media use
Tuesday, 6 May 2008, 3:26 pm | Families Commission
The Families Commission says the findings of a survey of New Zealand children aged 6-13 years and their primary caregivers, Seen and Heard: Children’s media use, exposure and response, released today, highlights how important it is for parents ... More >>
Families Commission Praises Warriors Players
Friday, 4 April 2008, 2:01 pm | Families Commission
The Families Commission is welcoming the initiative of Warriors league players who have introduced an anti-bullying campaign in South Auckland schools. More >>
Protecting older people from abuse and neglect
Tuesday, 26 February 2008, 9:20 am | Families Commission
A Families Commission study suggests that older people are less likely to be abused or neglected if they understand their rights, have a strong sense of their self worth and positive relationships with their families. More >>
New Chapter in the It’s Not OK campaign
Thursday, 14 February 2008, 12:11 am | Families Commission
A new phase of action to prevent family violence announced today encourages men who abuse their partners to acknowledge that it is not OK and to seek help to change. More >>
Start doing more to support parents
Thursday, 7 February 2008, 11:51 am | Families Commission
The Families Commission is calling on all New Zealanders to do more to show they support and value parents. More >>
Families Commission milestone
Thursday, 7 February 2008, 12:38 am | Families Commission
UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne says the Families Commission parenting programme launched today marks the achievement of another plank of his party’s confidence and supply agreement the Labour-led Government. More >>
Family comes first for older people
Tuesday, 18 December 2007, 11:13 am | Families Commission
Family come first with older people but they also want to be independent. And no one wants to be seen as a burden. More >>
