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2 September 2010
Children too often invisible in decisions about tax, welfare, housing and health – 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.
“There are some big decisions being made in these areas and I’m concerned the welfare of children is sometimes not even part of the development of policy, let alone
given emphasis in decisions. There are serious consequences for many children if they keep being ignored,” he said.
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11 August 2010
Children's Commissioner welcomes 'Home for Life' initiative
Children's Commissioner welcomes 'Home for Life' initiative "I welcome this new initiative from the government - through Child Youth and Family - to encourage families to provide a safe, secure home for children who are not able to live with their birth families,” Children’s Commissioner John Angus said.
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6 July 2010
Young people get call up from Children’s Commissioner
Young people are being urged to make their voices heard by applying to be selected for a group that advises the Children’s Commissioner.
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30 June 2010
Children's Commissioner supports call for change to liquor laws
Alcohol abuse results in misery for thousands of New Zealand children and changes must be made to our liquor laws, Children's Commissioner John Angus said today.
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29 June 2010
Children’s Commissioner congratulates Maori TV on inspiring programme
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.
“Maori TV should be applauded for screening such a well-made and hard hitting programme in primetime,” he said. “Tamariki Ora: A New Beginning talked about the appalling problem of child abuse but also told inspiring stories that should give all New Zealanders a great deal of hope that we can do something about it.”
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3 June 2010
Drunk parents have disastrous impacts on children
Talking about alcohol misuse within families is a good start, and I applaud ALAC for spreading the message that is ok to tell a family member that you’re worried about their drinking.
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28 May 2010
Young people fare better when connected to whanau
Young New Zealanders who feel connected to their whanau and families are more likely to speak up when life gets hard and seek help, says Children’s Commissioner John Angus.
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26 May 2010
Young people not just heroes and hoons says Commissioner
Young people want to be seen as individuals, and not typecast as heroes or hoons, says Children’s Commissioner John Angus.
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22 April 2010
Children’s Commissioner launches Child Witness Report
Children’s Commissioner, Dr John Angus, launches the Child Witness Report and urges the Minister of Justice and his officials to give consideration to the report and the recommendations it makes for improving children’s experiences when they are witnesses in the criminal court.
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9 April 2010
Children's Commissioner applauds young people in local government
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.
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