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New Report Shows Sustained Ambition And Focus Is Required To End Child Poverty
Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:47 pm | Mana Mokopuna
Child Poverty in New Zealand, the latest in a series of reports from the Ministry of Social Development, is a detailed look at a range of child poverty measures over time and analysis of policies and real-world factors shaping these trends. More >>
Significant Concerns About Cuts To Children’s Frontline Services – Chief Children’s Commissioner
Friday, 9 August 2024, 7:49 pm | Mana Mokopuna
To weave the safety nets stronger for children, it is crucial that the children’s sector has high trust and confidence in a partnered way of working with government. More >>
The Safety Nets Are Not Yet In Place - More Must Be Done To Keep Children Safe – Chief Children’s Commissioner
Thursday, 1 August 2024, 7:17 pm | Mana Mokopuna
“We need strong safety nets that no child can fall through. This is what will help to prevent more children being abused and dying from abuse. Let’s take the opportunities right in front of us with urgency, because this is about children’s lives.” More >>
Voices Unite To Call For Action On Children’s Rights
Thursday, 1 August 2024, 6:16 pm | Mana Mokopuna
Young people discussed the importance of action on climate change and education, among other issues, to ensure their rights are protected now and into the future. More >>
New Child Poverty Targets Reflect A Lack Of Ambition For Children
Thursday, 25 July 2024, 8:05 pm | Mana Mokopuna
We need bold, focused action and significant investment to help alleviate many of the stressors placing pressure on our poorest, most disadvantaged families, and ensure all children can grow up safe and thriving. More >>
Let’s Honour The Survivors Of Abuse In Care By Making Real Change
Wednesday, 24 July 2024, 4:47 pm | Mana Mokopuna
Chief Children’s Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad says the decades of abuse and pain experienced by children and young people while in the care of the State and faith-based institutions is a national shame. More >>
Punitive Responses To Children Won’t Build Safer Communities – Chief Children’s Commissioner
Monday, 24 June 2024, 9:07 am | Mana Mokopuna
Military-style academies and the establishment of a Young Serious Offender category for children announced yesterday are not the answer to reducing youth crime, says Chief Children’s Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad. More >>
Changes To School Lunch Programme Need To Be In Genuine Consultation With Children And Schools
Friday, 10 May 2024, 4:46 pm | Mana Mokopuna
The Government’s school lunches announcement this week guarantees continuation of the school lunch programme in its current form for primary schools for the next two years, and extends it into low-equity, non-profit early learning spaces. More >>
Children And Young People Share Their Experiences Of Racism And Ideas To End It
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 9:06 am | Mana Mokopuna
Racism is a persistent presence in the lives of many children and young people in Aotearoa New Zealand and they have high aspirations and practical solutions to end it, a new report shows. “Without racism Aotearoa would be better”: Mokopuna share ... More >>
We Must Urgently Reduce Poverty So Children Can Thrive
Thursday, 22 February 2024, 10:38 am | Mana Mokopuna
The latest official child poverty statistics show that concerted and urgent action is needed to reduce poverty affecting families, says Chief Children’s Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad. Child Poverty Statistics for the year ending June 2023 released ... More >>
New Report Shows Work Still Needed To Get The Basics Right For Children In State Care
Thursday, 1 February 2024, 12:45 pm | Mana Mokopuna
Continued focus is needed to ensure the basic rights and interests of children in state care are met, says Chief Children’s Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad. Experiences of Care in Aotearoa , a report from Aroturuki Tamariki | the Independent Children’s ... More >>
Urgent Work Needed To Ensure All Children And Young People In State Care Are Safe
Tuesday, 30 January 2024, 9:15 am | Mana Mokopuna
Mana Mokopuna – Children and Young People’s Commission is calling for continued and urgent focus on ensuring all children and young people in state care are safe. Oranga Tamariki released its annual report on the safety of children and young people ... More >>
New Report Shows Stubborn Barriers To Good Health For Children And Young People In State Care
Thursday, 25 January 2024, 6:23 pm | Mana Mokopuna
A new report by Aroturuki Tamariki | Independent Children’s Monitor takes a close look at how well children and young people in State care can access primary health services. The report relates to the National Care Standards (NCS), which set minimum ... More >>
Positive Progress In Reducing Child Poverty Must Be Maintained
Thursday, 7 December 2023, 9:34 am | Mana Mokopuna
Encouraging progress has been made in reducing child poverty in Aotearoa New Zealand but more focus on the issue is urgently needed to maintain it, according to a new report from UNICEF. UNICEF’s 18th Report Card, ‘Child Poverty in the Midst of ... More >>
Chief Children's Commissioner Judge Frances Eivers Speaks In Darwin About Valuing The Voice Of Children
Thursday, 7 September 2023, 11:42 am | Mana Mokopuna
Chief Children’s Commissioner Judge Frances Eivers has delivered a powerful keynote address at a conference for Indigenous Australian child and family services hosted by SNAICC - National Voice for our Children in Darwin, Australia. SNAICC’s annual ... More >>
UN Calls Out New Zealand’s Youth Justice Record
Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 12:00 pm | Mana Mokopuna
The United Nations Committee against Torture has published its findings on New Zealand after in-person hearings earlier this month, highlighting its concerns about the disproportionate representation of Māori in the entire justice system and noting ... More >>
Pōwhiri Welcomes New Advocates To Mana Mokopuna – Children And Young People’s Commission
Friday, 28 July 2023, 1:49 pm | Mana Mokopuna
Six Children’s Commissioners were welcomed to Mana Mokopuna – Children and Young People’s Commission in a pōwhiri at Waiwhetū Marae in Lower Hutt yesterday. Marking an important milestone for children’s advocacy in Aotearoa New Zealand, the event ... More >>
