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Ministry for Parents
Friday, 28 March 2003, 9:35 am | Parent's Centre
Joining Forces: While people sat glued to their radios and televisions on the 20th waiting for Bush to declare war a good crowd were in the Beehive Foyer watching Hon Steve Maharey unveil the logo of the newly formed Parenting Council. More >>
Taking parenting to parliament
Thursday, 20 March 2003, 2:32 pm | Parent's Centre
Parents hold the future of this country in their hands, says the newly-formed Parenting Council. More >>
Section 59 - what happened?
Thursday, 6 March 2003, 10:23 am | Parent's Centre
We were one of number of NGO's lobbying ministers on Section 59 of the Crimes Act in time for a March Cabinet debate to learn that the debate has been, once again, postponed. The fact that the government has opted for a public education program ... More >>
Fraser's junk food comments foolhardy:
Thursday, 6 March 2003, 9:38 am | Parent's Centre
Parents Centre calls on parents throughout New Zealand to follow Television New Zealand Director, Ian Fraser's advice and boycott all companies which advertise on TV1 and TV2. More >>
Parent's Centre Letter to Helen Clark on Iraq
Wednesday, 19 February 2003, 1:55 pm | Parent's Centre
Parents Centre New Zealand is opposed to war on Iraq. We believe New Zealand has a role to play within the forum of the United Nations - as an advocate for the rights of the children, their parents, and the communities of Iraq. We believe the voice ... More >>
Maternity services not all they could be
Monday, 3 February 2003, 9:19 am | Parent's Centre
The release of the Ministry of Health's Maternity Services Consumer Survey presents a false impression of what is really going on with maternity services," said Parents Centre Chief Executive, Sue Fitzmaurice. More >>
Francesca - you've reminded us how to do it
Thursday, 30 January 2003, 2:05 pm | Parent's Centre
Parents Centre joins many others in congratulating Francesca Kairau on the birth of her baby daughter - in a Wellington tunnel. More >>
Website a winner for parents
Tuesday, 28 January 2003, 9:23 am | Parent's Centre
Parents Centre website (www.parentscentre.org.nz) has been ranked sixth in the Hitwise New Zealand lifestyle-family category. The ranking is based on the number of visits. More >>
Relax, Unwind, And Resolve To Be Better Parents
Tuesday, 31 December 2002, 12:52 pm | Parent's Centre
"Now that Christmas is over and the holiday season is with us, it is an excellent opportunity to chill out and enjoy time with the children," said Parents Centre Chief Executive, Sue Fitzmaurice. More >>
Parents Get Pipeline to Parliament
Wednesday, 18 December 2002, 9:46 am | Parent's Centre
Parents Centre is delighted at the announcement of the Commission for the Family. "We are thrilled that this has comes so soon after the election," says Chief Executive, Sue Fitzmaurice. "It certainly reinforces the notion that United Future's brainchild ... More >>
Go Kids!
Tuesday, 17 December 2002, 3:17 pm | Parent's Centre
“The Littlies Lobby looks like a winner.” says Sue Fitzmaurice, Chief Executive of Parents Centre New Zealand. “It’s just great to see a fun, positive initiative around children, especially at this time of year. Sometimes we can get so caught up in arrangements ... More >>
Parents Centre Optimistic
Wednesday, 11 December 2002, 1:51 pm | Parent's Centre
The government's decision to "park" the section fifty nine debate till next year has been met by an optimistic reaction from Parents Centre. More >>
CEDAW report addresses need for work-life balance
Friday, 6 December 2002, 9:47 am | Parent's Centre
“The Government report to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women highlights the need for a cultural shift which accommodates working mothers,” said Parents Centre President Sharron Cole. More >>
Work website an ideal resource for Parents.
Monday, 25 November 2002, 6:08 pm | Parent's Centre
The launch today of the Department of Labour's new “Future of Work” website will give those full time parents interested in returning to work a valuable resource at the perfect time. More >>
Parents Centre supports action on breastfeeding
Thursday, 21 November 2002, 10:01 am | Parent's Centre
“The launch of an action plan to encourage more women to breastfeed their babies for longer is a constructive response to raising healthy children,” said Parents Centre president, Sharron Cole. More >>
To consent or not to consent?
Wednesday, 23 October 2002, 9:09 am | Parent's Centre
“Informed consent remains a fundamental principle in the practice of medical procedures. It is not a new concept and should, by now, be sought as a matter of course by all relevant health professionals,” said Parents Centre Chief executive, Sue Fitzmaurice. More >>
Rigorous monitoring allays Parry fears
Tuesday, 22 October 2002, 1:30 pm | Parent's Centre
“The appointment of Dr Graham Parry to Middlemore hospital under rigorous monitoring conditions signals the success of conditions on practice imposed by the Medical Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal,” said Parents Centre President, Sharron Cole. More >>
Minister should think outside square on Section 59
Monday, 14 October 2002, 9:48 am | Parent's Centre
The repeal of Section 59 of the Crimes Act is long over due” said Parents Centre Chief Executive, Sue Fitzmaurice. More >>
Parents Centre supports the repeal of section 59
Tuesday, 24 September 2002, 9:55 am | Parent's Centre
At its jubilee conference Parents Centre delegates overwhelmingly supported a call to join the growing number of groups and individuals calling for the repeal of section fifty-nine of the Crimes Act. This section gives parents the right to use “reasonable ... More >>
50 years service to New Zealand families
Monday, 23 September 2002, 10:09 am | Parent's Centre
Speaking to the 50th anniversary conference in Wellington, today, the Hon. Marian Hobbs spoke of how Parents Centre had provided a bridge between generations. More >>
