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…
Getting It Right. The Children’s Convention in Aotearoa Last Publication Date: 13 Nov 2017 The report looks at how New Zealand is putting the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (Children’s Convention) into practice, and where it can…
Child and youth voices on their positive connections to culture in Aotearoa Last Publication Date: 22 Sep 2017 Culture is an important part of who we all are. It gives us a sense of belonging, that others share our values and beliefs, to know…
Health Promoting Schools: Impact on Targeted Student Outcomes Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2017 Health Promoting Schools (or HPS) is a school community focused national service funded by the Ministry of Health in New Zealand to help schools assess and…
Is balancing the sex of their children important to New Zealand parents? Last Publication Date: 21 Jul 2017 Is balancing the sex of their children important to New Zealand parents? Evidence from recent birth data looks at whether New Zealand parents have preferences for…
Families and Whānau Status Report 2017 Last Publication Date: 27 Jun 2017 The Families and Whānau Status Report 2017 looks at the pivotal role that families and whānau hold within our society. It's the fifth in a series of…
What works: for children exposed to family violence Last Publication Date: 13 Jun 2017 This What works for children exposed to family violence? brings together evidence about the best interventions which make a positive difference to these children’s lives. The main…
