Media releases

Media Releases 9 October 2025

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

Media Releases 3 October 2025

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

Media Releases 22 September 2025

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

Media Releases 16 September 2025

Changes to adoption legislation an important step in safeguarding children

Media Releases 12 September 2025

Letter to leaders of Aotearoa New Zealand's media platforms about the Marokopa case

Media Releases 9 September 2025

Children’s Commissioner welcomes new FASD Action Plan for systemic change

Media Releases 8 September 2025

Statement about Marokopa children, 8 September 2025

Law change better protecting children’s rights in sexual violence cases welcomed

Systemic change crucial so that all mokopuna Māori thrive

Children and families in poverty let down by today’s Budget

Let’s change the story on bullying

Chief Children’s Commissioner says Oranga Tamariki must action Auditor-General’s recommendations on contract management