Media releases

New child poverty targets reflect a lack of ambition for children

Let’s honour the survivors of abuse in care by making real change

When it comes to our country’s children, evidence matters

Punitive responses to children won’t build safer communities – Chief Children’s Commissioner

Chief Children’s Commissioner - We’re all responsible for ending bullying in schools

Changes to school lunch programme need to be in genuine consultation with children and schools

Acknowledging Minister Upston's announcement May 2, 2024

Renewed focus on children’s wellbeing urgently needed – Chief Children’s Commissioner

Strengthening data about children’s outcomes is essential to address child poverty

Continued funding for period products in schools and kura welcomed by Mana Mokopuna – Children and Young People’s Commission

Children and young people share their experiences of racism and ideas to end it

Media Releases 22 February 2024

We must urgently reduce poverty so children can thrive