Our Child Rights Line operates from Monday to Wednesday 9am to 5pm, Thursday 9am to 4pm.
All our work feeds into our vision of ensuring New Zealand is a place where all children thrive
More about our work
We also raise awareness and understanding of the United Nation's Convention on the Rights of the Child
Advice on children's rights
We email an e-newsletter around four times a year.
Children’s Commissioner Andrew Becroft has released statistics showing there are persistent and intergenerational inequities in the removal of pēpi Māori into State custody.
Big, bold permanent change is needed to reduce child poverty. See our annual Child Poverty Monitor website which shows more bold and sustainable action is needed.
We heard from 113 children and young people under the age of 18 who were in care and we compared their response to those not in care. This follow-up report presents the key themes we heard from these children in care through focus groups and interviews.
We heard from 15 young people under the age of 18 who were themselves parents. We've released a summary report presents the key themes we heard from these young parents.
This report shares insights from 52 children and young people who were living in secure care and protection residences, run by Oranga Tamariki and Barnardos, between August 2017 and September 2018. It describes those insights and includes quotes from children and young people.
A pocket edition of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child unique to Aotearoa New Zealand, printed in both the English and te reo Māori.
Children and young people's views on education in New Zealand
The term 'child-centred' is often used but not well understood. Find out what it's all about and how your organisation can elevate the interests of children.
