We publish a range of reports, submissions, corporate documents and media releases.
Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 - Limiting the use of Police cells
Submissions
1 Jun 2018
Explanation of why we should limit the use of Police cells to hold young people on remand.
Case study: The Education matters to me series
Reports
31 May 2018
An example of child and youth engagement through combined methods: face to face, postcard and survey.
Weaving Our Strengths Forum
News
24 May 2018
The J R McKenzie Trust and the Office of the Children’s Commissioner held a one-day hui on reducing child poverty and improving child wellbeing.
A budget that takes children seriously
News
17 May 2018
The Children’s Commissioner, Judge Andrew Becroft, says today’s budget takes children seriously. He welcomes the focus on reducing child poverty, a critical step towards improving child wellbeing.
Submission on National Education Learning Priorities Amendment Bill
Submissions
13 Apr 2018
This Bill explicitly requires the Minister to consult children when developing the Statement of National Education Learning Priorities
Building blocks needed for children’s rights
News
11 Apr 2018
A new report has outlined the next steps the New Zealand Government needs to take to make good on our promises to children.
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.
