We publish a range of reports, submissions, corporate documents and media releases.
Locked-in care is a 'hard place to be happy'
News
7 Oct 2019
Media release for our report 'A Hard Place to be Happy'
Scope of review into Oranga Tamariki’s care and protection practice for tamariki Māori announced
News
18 Sep 2019
In June, the Children’s Commissioner announced a thematic review into Oranga Tamariki’s policies, processes and practice relating to care and protection issues for tamariki Māori aged 0-3 months.
Free school lunches is a good start – but more is needed
News
30 Aug 2019
Let’s get behind free school lunches. They’re the first step in the right direction of our world-leading Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy, says Children’s Commissioner Andrew Becroft.
Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy - A 'once-in-a-generation' opportunity to get things right
News
29 Aug 2019
Children’s Commissioner Judge Andrew Becroft welcomes the launch of New Zealand’s first comprehensive strategy to meet the rights and needs of our children and young people.
30 years of child rights: Children's Commissioner calls on government to consult with children and young people
News
18 Aug 2019
Ahead of a Child Rights Symposium in Wellington this week, the Children’s Commissioner is calling on the government to re-prioritise its commitment to the Children's Convention.
“Second Chance for a revolution in the care and support of children” – Children’s Commissioner
News
28 Jun 2019
When the Oranga Tamariki Act comes fully into effect on 1 July, it sets the scene for a potential revolution in the way Māori children and young people in particular receive care and support.