Publications

Recent media releases

• 14 May 2026

  National paediatric palliative care service a vital and long overdue step for children’s rights

• 6 May 2026

  Children’s Commissioner welcomes new youth mental health and suicide prevention services in Te Tai Tokerau

• 25 March 2026

  Children’s Commissioner urges Government to prioritise children with greatest needs in support package

• 3 March 2026

  The State must make real the National Care Standards for all children and young people in care

• 28 February 2026

  47,000 more children in hardship since 2022: a sobering backdrop to New Zealand Children’s Day

• 26 February 2026

  Still no progress for children living in material hardship - Children's Commissioner demanding urgent action