We publish a range of reports, submissions, corporate documents and media releases.
Children’s Commissioner to conduct review
Media releases
16 Jun 2019
The Children’s Commissioner has announced that his Office will be carrying out a thematic review of Oranga Tamariki’s policies, processes and practice relating to care and protection issues for tamari
Budget 2019: ‘Significant and powerful step forward’ – Children’s Commissioner
Media releases
30 May 2019
“Today’s Wellbeing Budget takes seriously the need for a step-change in the way we support the wellbeing of New Zealand children”, says Children’s Commissioner Andrew Becroft.
Children’s Commissioner calls for 1 year police pursuit pilot for children and young people
Media releases
15 Mar 2019
The Children's Commissioner is calling for New Zealand Police to implement a 1 year pursuit pilot that would see pursuits involving children and young people drastically reduced.
Most children and young people say they are experiencing wellbeing, but some are facing significant challenges
Media releases
26 Feb 2019
‘What makes a good life?’ is a report from the Office of the Children’s Commissioner and Oranga Tamariki drawing together the voices of more than 6000 children and young people.
100,000 kiwi kids to benefit every week from smoking ban
Media releases
9 Feb 2019
The announcement this morning by Associate Minister of Health, the Hon. Jenny Salesa, that cabinet has supported legislation to ban smoking in cars where there are children and young people under 18 p
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”.