‘Baby Teeth Matter’: Insights and impacts of the 2016/2017 Oral Health campaign Last Publication Date: 01 May 2018 The Health Promotion Agency (HPA) delivered a national marketing campaign ‘Baby Teeth Matter’ to improve oral health of children under five years. Research was undertaken by…
Youth Justice Indicators Last Publication Date: 30 Apr 2018 This report provides insight into the performance of various aspects of the youth justice system. It aims to help those involved in youth justice understand system-wide…
Inter-parental relationship quality and its effects on children: A literature review to support analysis and policy Last Publication Date: 30 Apr 2018 This report reviews current international and national literature about how interactions between parents influence children’s wellbeing and developmental outcomes.
Getting It Right: Building Blocks Last Publication Date: 11 Apr 2018 This report looks at how the New Zealand Government can build the foundations for implementing the Children's Convention in Aotearoa. The children's convention refers to the United…
A Commentary of Digital Futures and Education Last Publication Date: 31 Mar 2018 This paper provides an understanding of the digital futures faced by children and adolescents, especially as these relate to their education. It examines established trends, the…
Education matters to me Last Publication Date: 31 Jan 2018 The Children’s Commissioner and the School Trustees Association have a shared interest in ensuring the National Education and Learning Priorities are grounded in the needs and…
From Care to Independence Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2018 Young people transitioning from being in care to living independently need support throughout this challenging time. Oranga Tamariki are currently designing a new transition service to…
Fulfilling the Vision: Improving Family Group Conference preparation and participation Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2017 From October to November 2016, Office of the Children's Commissioner conducted a review of six Child, Youth and Family (CYF) sites. This review was in preparation for…
Safety of Children in Care Last Publication Date: 28 Nov 2017 In order to improve the safety of children and young people in care, insight into the extent of harm, how this manifests, and the nature of…