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Student Grabbed – What To Do To Keep Safe?
Thursday, 7 July 2016, 10:25 am | Kidpower
On Monday a stranger allegedly grabbed a student by the shoulder and started to speak to her on Norwich St in Nelson. The girl was able to make her way to school where she notified school staff who contacted police. The teenager helped police with their ... More >>
First Annual International Child Protection Month
Thursday, 4 September 2014, 10:48 am | Kidpower
Kidpower International http://www.kidpower.org/ has launched an initiative to establish September as International Child Protection Month in celebration of its 25-year anniversary. Kidpower is a global nonprofit leader dedicated to child protection advocacy to keep ... More >>
Award in Line With 2-Million People Report
Tuesday, 17 June 2014, 4:25 pm | Kidpower
The recently released 2-Million People’s Report recommends prevention via education, especially for children, to interrupt the cycle of violence. More >>
Balance Independence with Safety these Holidays
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 5:28 pm | Kidpower
Leading up to the school holidays is the best time to discuss with your family their safety strategies. This will help prevent problems and increase their confidence as they become more independent. More >>
Kidpower NZ Desperate for more Instructors
Wednesday, 20 February 2013, 3:41 pm | Kidpower
Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower’s experiential and positive workshops have been well attended all over New Zealand, and 2013 is the 20th anniversary of this unique charitable trust. Kidpower teaches people safety skills which concentrate on what someone can ... More >>
Safety Returning to School
Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 11:25 am | Kidpower
Hopefully the holidays have been full of fun and relaxing times but now we are all gearing up, ready to start another year full of learning and challenge. This is a good time to remind your kids of family rules and how to stay safe away from the ... More >>
Fantastic support for Fullpower at Women’s Centre Waitakere
Monday, 17 December 2012, 10:08 am | Kidpower
Keeping yourself and your family safe from bullying abuse can be a difficult subject to deal with but it can be turned into a positive experience as women at Women’s Centre Waitakere recently found out. They attended a workshop led by The Kidpower ... More >>
Charity Kidpower celebrating success
Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 12:29 pm | Kidpower
Charity Kidpower celebrating success! Over 31 000 people of all ages and backgrounds are now singing the praises of Kidpower charitable trust right across New Zealand. Kidpower is part of an international non-profit organisation that teaches the skills ... More >>
Stop Children Becoming Vulnerable in the first Place
Tuesday, 23 October 2012, 12:31 pm | Kidpower
Worldwide there has been a shift in public opinion and policy that focussing resources solely on helping vulnerable people at the bottom of the cliff is neither beneficial to those people nor cost efficient in the long term. More >>
Kidpower Instructor Training NZ Trainees Arrive
Tuesday, 25 September 2012, 3:33 pm | Kidpower
On Thursday 20th September, 16 Kidpower Trainee Instructors arrived from all over New Zealand. They were greeted at the Top Ten Holiday Park with a Karakia followed by introductions, a fantastic meal at Hot Mammas Café, and so three and a half days ... More >>
A Passion for Children’s “People Safety”
Monday, 11 June 2012, 1:23 pm | Kidpower
New Zealander’s have a real passion for children’s “people safety” judging from the response to New Zealand Kidpower Instructor Training announcement in April. Kidpower NZ Centre Director Cornelia Baumgartner is overjoyed by the wide range of ... More >>
Kidpower’s Training Can Change Families and Communities
Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 1:54 pm | Kidpower
A girl bullied for being too pretty, teens sexting photos, a group attacked while parents walk away are all recent news stories. One response is to eliminate all risk or wrap everything in cotton wool, however there is an alternative. More >>
The Kidpower Guide to Happy School-days
Monday, 13 February 2012, 11:31 am | Kidpower
It’s the start of a new school year and for many New Zealand children that means the end of safety at home and a return to the bullies at school. Bullying is no good for the bullies or the bullied and the more we do to prevent it or stop it in its ... More >>
The Kidpower Guide to Happy Holidays
Monday, 5 December 2011, 9:30 am | Kidpower
We’d like to get everyone thinking ahead to Christmas and the pressures some families find themselves under to spend money, spend lots of time together and conform to the ideals presented to us. Maybe you could release one of our top safety tips a ... More >>
One Million Safer Kids … begins with ONE
Thursday, 3 November 2011, 11:39 am | Kidpower
Bullying at school, family violence, sexual abuse… all phrases too commonly heard in New Zealand. Kidpower is an international organisation that began in the USA in 1989 teaching skills to prevent bullying, abuse and other violence. More >>
NZ Charity Gives Life Changing Strategies to Balclutha
Wednesday, 25 May 2011, 1:51 pm | Kidpower
An international charitable organization will spend the week commencing 30th May visiting and empowering Balclutha District schools and organisations. Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower Trust is a non profit organization that teaches empowerment and people ... More >>
Kidpower Urges Schools to Turn Bullying Prevention Policies
Monday, 4 April 2011, 1:43 pm | Kidpower
National child empowerment organisation Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower Trust NZ says controlling bullying behaviour can have positive outcomes. More >>
