We publish a range of reports, submissions, corporate documents and media releases.
Getting It Right: Are We Listening?
Reports
24 Jun 2019
Are we Listening? reports on how well the government is implementing the Children’s Convention, in relation to children’s participation rights. It is the second thematic report in the Children's Conve
Children’s Commissioner to conduct review
News
16 Jun 2019
The Children’s Commissioner has announced that his Office will be carrying out a thematic review of Oranga Tamariki’s policies, processes and practice relating to care and protection issues for tamari
Budget 2019: ‘Significant and powerful step forward’ – Children’s Commissioner
News
30 May 2019
“Today’s Wellbeing Budget takes seriously the need for a step-change in the way we support the wellbeing of New Zealand children”, says Children’s Commissioner Andrew Becroft.
Health & Disability System Review
Submissions
30 May 2019
The Health and Disability System Review is being undertaken in 2019 to consider how to make it a fairer, more equitable system.
Safer viewing online for children and young people
Submissions
26 May 2019
Children, young people and their families should feel safe viewing film and video content regardless of its source. This submission supports the intention of improving the classification system.
What Makes a Good Life?
In October and November 2018, the Office of the Children's Commissioner and Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children asked for the views of children and young people on what wellbeing means to them.
