We publish a range of reports, submissions, corporate documents and media releases.
“Virtual” monitoring of children detained in secure residences
News
2 Apr 2020
Children’s Commissioner Andrew Becroft says the safety and conditions of children and young people in the care of Oranga Tamariki continue to be monitored, despite the challenges presented by COVID-19
Children's Commissioner's Views on Priorities for Children in New Zealand
Submissions
20 Mar 2020
This is the report that our Office submitted to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child in March 2020.
Submission: Education and Training Bill
Submissions
10 Mar 2020
The Education and Training Bill (the Bill) is a culmination of two years of reviews, including advice from the Tomorrow’s Schools Review Taskforce and Kōrero Mātauranga – a national consultation on th
Assessments and removals of pēpi Māori into State care made earlier
News
16 Jan 2020
Children’s Commissioner Andrew Becroft has released statistics showing there are persistent and intergenerational inequities in the removal of pēpi Māori into State custody.
Pēpi Māori and the care and protection system
Reports
16 Jan 2020
We published statistics alongside some information resources to help people understand what happens when reports of care and protection concerns for pēpi Māori are made to Oranga Tamariki.
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.
