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Oversight Of Oranga Tamariki System Agencies Welcome Establishment Of Child Protection Investigation Unit
Friday, 22 November 2024, 7:16 pm | Mana Mokopuna
Dr Claire Achmad, Chief Children’s Commissioner, says this development is timely given the recent National Apology to survivors of abuse in care and the findings laid out in Whanaketia, the final report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into ... More >>
Snapshot Of Children’s Voices Reflects New Data On Food Insecurity And Poverty
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 11:20 am | Mana Mokopuna
“You need to get in early, as soon as you see people struggling” – Understanding the life-course journey is a new report by Mana Mokopuna – Children and Young People’s Commission, capturing the direct voices of over 100 children and young people from ... More >>
National Apology An Important Step, Must Be Followed By Action So All Children Are Safe
Tuesday, 12 November 2024, 5:47 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, and one that must galvanise us to make real change. More >>
Continuation Of School Lunch Programme Welcomed, Needs Regular Evaluation
Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 5:38 pm | Mana Mokopuna
The Government has confirmed today that the new iteration of the programme will provide a variety of hot and cold meals to ākonga already receiving them at school. The programme will also extend to low-equity community-based early learning services. More >>
Inquiry Into Oranga Tamariki Contracting Processes A Chance To Look At How Government Decisions Are Working For Children
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 11:55 am | Mana Mokopuna
Dr Achmad is welcoming the Office of the Auditor-General’s look into the procurement and contract management practices of Oranga Tamariki, following concerns about the agency's decision-making relating to social service organisations supporting children, ... More >>
First Of Its Kind Child And Youth Mental Health Survey A Win For Children’s Rights
Thursday, 26 September 2024, 6:33 pm | Mana Mokopuna
We know there are significant mental health challenges faced by children and young people in our country. But it’s crucial we have up-to-date information about prevalence, so we have a holistic understanding of the scale and nature of these challenges. More >>
Funding Boost For FASD Prevention And Support Welcomed – Chief Children’s Commissioner
Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 7:14 pm | Mana Mokopuna
Progress in funding and joined-up, systemic change has been a long time coming for mokopuna with FASD and their whānau, and there’s still a long way to go. But together with the earlier Government commitment this year, today’s funding announcement ... More >>
Poor Health Outcomes For Children Are Entirely Preventable – Chief Children’s Commissioner
Friday, 20 September 2024, 6:27 pm | Mana Mokopuna
The report highlights five particular child health problems that need urgent attention in Aotearoa New Zealand: respiratory conditions, rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease, skin infections, dental disease and mental health concerns. More >>
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 >>
