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Office of the Children's Commissioner - Latest News [Page 7]
New Children’s Commissioner
Wednesday, 6 July 2011, 5:07 pm | Office of the Children's Commissioner
On 1 July 2011 Dr Russell Wills officially began his appointment as New Zealand’s Children’s Commissioner. The appointment is for five years on a part-time basis. Dr Wills will continue to work as a paediatrician at the Hawke’s Bay DHB during ... More >>
Report into child care for under-two-year-olds released
Monday, 21 March 2011, 9:41 am | Office of the Children's Commissioner
Placing infants and toddlers in child care is not bad¹ for them - provided it is good quality, according to the findings of a report released by Children¹s Commissioner John Angus today. More >>
Welfare proposals right to focus on children
Tuesday, 22 February 2011, 4:04 pm | Office of the Children's Commissioner
Children’s Commissioner John Angus says he is pleased to see the interests of children given plenty of attention in the Welfare Working Group’s proposals. “Much of what the group has proposed, if implemented with flexibility and always ... More >>
Report suggests child neglect often overlooked
Monday, 6 December 2010, 10:50 am | Office of the Children's Commissioner
Child neglect does not always get the attention it deserves despite the serious damage it causes to children’s development, Children’s Commissioner John Angus said today. More >>
Welfare reform options risky for children
Wednesday, 1 December 2010, 12:05 pm | Office of the Children's Commissioner
Some options outlined by the Welfare Working Group may put children in sole parent families at risk, Children’s Commissioner John Angus says. “With 183,000 children in sole parents families receiving the DPB, it’s important we pay attention to ... More >>
Childhood study provides valuable insight
Thursday, 25 November 2010, 2:24 pm | Office of the Children's Commissioner
Findings from a major childhood study have potential to improve the lives of all New Zealand children, Children’s Commissioner John Angus said today. More >>
Children too often invisible in policy decisions
Thursday, 2 September 2010, 2:48 pm | Office of the Children's Commissioner
Too little attention is being paid to children’s interests in decisions about tax, welfare, housing and health, Children’s Commissioner John Angus said today. More >>
Congratulating Maori TV on inspiring programme
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 10:48 am | Office of the Children's Commissioner
Children’s Commissioner John Angus is congratulating Maori Television for its brave and inspiring programming over the last two nights on the subject of child abuse and neglect. More >>
Children’s Commissioner applauds young people
Friday, 9 April 2010, 2:22 pm | Office of the Children's Commissioner
Children’s Commissioner, Dr John Angus, said he was encouraged by the number of young people from throughout the country taking part in this year’s Youth in Local Government Conference. More >>
Lack of commitment to Auckland's children worrying
Thursday, 1 April 2010, 3:31 pm | Office of the Children's Commissioner
Children’s Commissioner, Dr John Angus, continues his call for local government to make Auckland a great place for children. More >>
Give children a voice on their day
Wednesday, 3 March 2010, 1:29 pm | Office of the Children's Commissioner
On a day when the country celebrates its children, we must remember how important they are as part of our community, Children's Commissioner John Angus said. More >>
Growing Supercity should consider children
Thursday, 25 February 2010, 4:29 pm | Office of the Children's Commissioner
Children's Commissioner John Angus is concerned the interests of children are invisible in the planning for the Auckland local government reforms. The Commissioner has outlined these concerns and made some practical recommendations in a submission on the Local ... More >>
Report important to child safety
Wednesday, 23 December 2009, 5:07 pm | Office of the Children's Commissioner
The Child and Youth Mortality Review Committee report released today contains information that is vitally important to creating a safer environment for children in New Zealand, Children’s Commissioner Dr John Angus said today. More >>
Children’s Commissioner recommends new liquor laws
Wednesday, 2 December 2009, 10:05 am | Office of the Children's Commissioner
Limiting access to alcohol, including increasing to 20 the age restriction for off-licence purchasing, is one measure Children’s Commissioner Dr John Angus believes will minimise harm to children and young people, he said today. “Given the harms to ... More >>
Too many children falling behind peers
Thursday, 26 November 2009, 5:09 pm | Office of the Children's Commissioner
The age-old claim that New Zealand is a great place to bring up children and be a child is not what the facts show for about 20 percent of them, Children’s Commissioner Dr John Angus said today. “The Children’s Social Health Monitor launched yesterday ... More >>
Commissioner: Celebrate Children's Rights
Friday, 20 November 2009, 10:03 am | Office of the Children's Commissioner
Children’s rights and opinions are to be celebrated for enriching New Zealand society, Children’s Commissioner Dr John Angus said today. Today, the 20th birthday of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCROC) will be celebrated ... More >>
Bill not in children's interests: Commissioner
Thursday, 24 September 2009, 10:08 am | Office of the Children's Commissioner
Children’s Commissioner Dr John Angus said today he hoped ACT MP John Boscawen's private member's bill did not pass its first reading. Boscawen's Crimes (Reasonable Parental Control and Correction) Amendment Bill will essentially put children in ... More >>
Law should stay as it is, Children’s Commissioner
Saturday, 22 August 2009, 1:08 pm | Office of the Children's Commissioner
The law protecting children should stay as it is, Children’s Commissioner Dr John Angus said today. “I respect that New Zealanders have participated strongly in the referendum and it indicates to me that we are thinking hard about how we bring ... More >>
Children’s Commissioner celebrates 20 years
Friday, 10 July 2009, 1:47 pm | Office of the Children's Commissioner
Life has improved for New Zealand’s younger citizens since the Office of the Children’s Commissioner was formed 20 years ago, Children’s Commissioner Dr John Angus said today. The fifth Children’s Commissioner – the first was appointed in July ... More >>
Justice finally comes for Nia Glassie
Tuesday, 18 November 2008, 2:41 pm | Office of the Children's Commissioner
Justice finally comes for Nia Glassie, Children’s Commissioner While it in no way compensates for the loss of Nia Glassie’s life, today’s guilty verdicts mean that in this case at least, some justice has occurred, Children’s Commissioner ... More >>
