We publish a range of reports, submissions, corporate documents and media releases.
Child Poverty Reduction Act: “An historic cause for celebration”
Media releases
18 Dec 2018
Children’s Commissioner Andrew Becroft says the passing of the Child Poverty Reduction legislation third reading today is “an historic cause for celebration”.
Children’s Commissioner welcomes report on young voices talking about porn
Media releases
11 Dec 2018
“Research released recently by the Chief Censor on young New Zealanders and porn, is a ground-breaking document,” says Children’s Commissioner Andrew Becroft. “This is not least because it conscientio
Child Poverty Monitor 2018: Four Areas Where Poverty Affects New Zealand Children
Media releases
10 Dec 2018
With no new data on child poverty in New Zealand, this year's Child Poverty Monitor puts a spotlight on critical areas in a child's life where poverty continues to have an adverse impact.
Annual Report 2018
Corporate documents
30 Nov 2018
The annual summary of activity and achievements for the Office of the Children's Commissioner for the financial year 2017 - 2018.
Teachers can help children make their voices heard
Media releases
19 Nov 2018
Primary teachers now have a simple way to encourage their students to know and learn about their rights under the Children’s Convention.
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.
