We publish a range of reports, submissions, corporate documents and media releases.
State of Care 2017: A focus on Oranga Tamariki's secure residences
Reports
15 May 2017
Our 2017 report on secure residences under the UN Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture and other Cruel, Inhumane and Degrading Treatment or Punishment.
New Zealand and Canterbury rugby to be applauded on new child-centred approach to misconduct
News
1 May 2017
Children’s Commissioner Andrew Becroft is congratulating the New Zealand and Canterbury rugby unions on a new approach to work better with young players accused of misconduct.
Domestic Violence – Victims Protection Bill submission
Submissions
1 May 2017
Children are significantly impacted by family violence. The impact of domestic violence on children – and the impact of any potential law change - must be directly considered.
UN-funded report another reason to stop locking New Zealand children in police cells
News
1 Apr 2017
Children’s Commissioner Andrew Becroft says a new United Nations-funded report is more compelling evidence why New Zealand should stop locking children in police cells.
OCC Newsletter March 2017
News
9 Mar 2017
Oranga Tamariki legislation
We need to find a resolution on the role of whānau, hapū, iwi and wider family in caring for children and young people who have been removed from their usual caregivers.
Once in a lifetime opportunity to do better for New Zealand children and young people
News
1 Mar 2017
The Children's Commissioner says there will never be a better chance in our lifetimes to improve the lives of the children and young people who need it most than with the launch of 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.
