Publications

Recent media releases

• 8 December 2025

  Children’s Commissioner launches urgent nationwide advocacy campaign

• 22 October 2025

  Oversight agencies call for urgent and continued focus on safety of children in State care following increase in number of children harmed

• 9 October 2025

  Oversight agencies welcome first step in weaving stronger safety nets for children

• 3 October 2025

  UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture visits New Zealand and urges action over its rising prison population

• 22 September 2025

  Ombudsman finding on children’s safety checks should spur action across children’s system

• 16 September 2025

  Changes to adoption legislation an important step in safeguarding children