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Data Errors Show Poverty Affecting 27 Percent of Children
Thursday, 27 February 2014, 4:59 pm | UNICEF NZ
Revised figures released today by The Treasury and Statistics New Zealand reveal errors in official data have resulted in underestimations of the number of children living in poverty. The under-reporting shows 20,000 more children living in poverty ... More >>
Demand Action to Prevent a Lost Generation in Syria
Monday, 24 February 2014, 4:22 pm | UNICEF NZ
Public Urged to Voice Their Outrage and Demand Action to Prevent a Lost Generation in Syria More >>
Syria: UNICEF gets assistance to children evacuated
Wednesday, 12 February 2014, 2:01 pm | UNICEF NZ
At least 500 women and children were among civilians evacuated from the besieged old city of Homs over the past few days during the ongoing humanitarian operation being undertaken by the United Nations and the Syrian Arab Red Crescent. More >>
Salvation Army Report in a Long Line of Calls to Action
Wednesday, 12 February 2014, 1:38 pm | UNICEF NZ
The State of the Nation report released by the Salvation Army today is a reminder to all New Zealanders that each and every one of us has a part to play in improving the lives of Kiwi kids. It is also a reminder that so far we are not doing enough. More >>
NZ Support Enabling Typhoon-damaged Communities to Recover
Monday, 10 February 2014, 11:18 am | UNICEF NZ
Three months after a massive Typhoon devastated the central Philippines, the long trek back to normalcy for children hardest hit by Typhoon Haiyan has begun. More >>
Speeches bring important focus onto children – UNICEF NZ
Monday, 27 January 2014, 4:38 pm | UNICEF NZ
UNICEF New Zealand welcomes the ‘State of the Nation’ speeches delivered by National, Labour and the Greens for placing children at the centre of policy announcements early in this election year, but the charity is also stressing the need for greater ... More >>
UNICEF NZ appeals for donations to aid cyclone-hit Tonga
Friday, 17 January 2014, 4:46 pm | UNICEF NZ
17 January 2014 UNICEF NZ Emergency Appeal. Donate at: www.unicef.org.nz/tonga As details of the full impact of damage continue to emerge, UNICEF NZ is launching an emergency appeal for donations to get help to those that need it most urgently. Dennis ... More >>
UNICEF NZ welcomes extra govt support for Syrian crisis
Thursday, 16 January 2014, 4:42 pm | UNICEF NZ
UNICEF New Zealand has welcomed the New Zealand Government’s announcement today that it will commit an additional $5 million to UNICEF operations in Lebanon and Jordan to help children affected by the Syrian conflict. More >>
Hitting Kids Should be off the Agenda
Tuesday, 14 January 2014, 5:06 pm | UNICEF NZ
UNICEF NZ is urging Conservative Party leader Colin Craig to look at the reasons for the change to Section 59 of the Crimes Act that occurred in 2007. The wealth of evidence that supported the change demonstrates why two opposing political parties ... More >>
UNICEF NZ on Standby to Lend Support to Cyclone-Hit Tonga
Tuesday, 14 January 2014, 4:08 pm | UNICEF NZ
UNICEF NZ is on standby, ready to respond with emergency supplies and personnel in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Ian, which devastated parts of Tonga at the weekend. More >>
US$1 billion investment needed to prevent a lost generation
Tuesday, 7 January 2014, 2:46 pm | UNICEF NZ
Tuesday 7 January 2014 Global champions and US$1 billion investment needed to prevent a lost generation of Syrian children More >>
UNICEF Encourages Government Support for Paid Parental Leave
Thursday, 12 December 2013, 7:43 pm | UNICEF NZ
UNICEF NZ Encourages Government Support for Paid Parental Leave Extension Following an agreement by Sue Moroney to defer the Select Committee report of her Bill to gradually extend paid parental leave to 26 weeks, UNICEF NZ is encouraging the Government to ... More >>
UNICEF NZ Grateful for Kiwi Generosity to Philippines
Thursday, 12 December 2013, 11:01 am | UNICEF NZ
One month on from Typhoon Haiyan, UNICEF New Zealand is delighted to announce that donations by New Zealanders to its Philippines Emergency Appeal have reached $2m. This figure surpasses any amount UNICEF NZ has ever raised for an emergency. Dennis ... More >>
New Zealander Aims to Fly High for Kids
Monday, 9 December 2013, 1:54 pm | UNICEF NZ
A young Kiwi is set to embark on an overland hot air ballooning journey through more than 100 countries. Spanning more than four years, Andrew Parker and his team aim to use the adventure to create awareness of all children’s right to education, ... More >>
UNICEF Aid Flows into Philippines
Thursday, 28 November 2013, 3:56 pm | UNICEF NZ
UNICEF is distributing School-in-a-Box and recreation kits in Tacloban and Roxas, to help restore some normality to children still living amid the chaos left by Super Typhoon Haiyan. More >>
Kiwi Musicians Band Together for Philippines Relief Concert
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 3:01 pm | UNICEF NZ
New Zealand musicians are joining together for a special one-off Typhoon Relief Concert in aid of UNICEF NZ, to support those affected in the Philippines. The ‘Hope after Haiyan Typhoon Relief Concert’ takes place on the evening of Saturday 30 November ... More >>
UNICEF NZ Welcomes Bold Health Select Committee Report
Monday, 18 November 2013, 2:39 pm | UNICEF NZ
In a bold report released today by parliament, the Health Select Committee has made comprehensive recommendations to the government about the steps that should be taken to ensure optimal child health and prevent child abuse in Aotearoa NZ. More >>
UNICEF NZ Appeals for Support from New Zealand Companies
Tuesday, 12 November 2013, 3:18 pm | UNICEF NZ
As the enormity of the impact of Typhoon Haiyan becomes clear, UNICEF NZ is appealing for urgent support from companies and workplaces based in New Zealand to help support the massive relief effort. More >>
UNICEF on Hand as Typhoon Haiyan Hits the Philippines
Sunday, 10 November 2013, 1:03 pm | UNICEF NZ
Typhoon Haiyan, the world’s most powerful typhoon of the year, hit the Philippines on 8 November 2013, 4.30 am on Guiuan, Samar Island with winds of 235 kilometers per hour and 275 kilometer gusts. More >>
New Zealand Supports Improved Health For Pacific Children
Thursday, 19 September 2013, 2:24 pm | UNICEF NZ
SUVA, 18 September 2013 –Children in the Pacific will have access to more vaccines and a better health system thanks to funding from the New Zealand Government. More >>
