Media releases

Media Releases 17 October 2026

On World Day for the Eradication of Poverty

Media Releases 15 October 2026

Children’s rights must be kept at centre of funding decisions

Media Releases 13 October 2026

Repeated failures left children unsafe, says Children's Commissioner

Media Releases 18 September 2026

Move-on orders will no longer apply to children, but young people still at risk

Media Releases 17 September 2026

Military-style responses have no place in youth justice, says Children’s Commissioner

Media Releases 15 September 2026

Children's Commissioner calls for urgency in closing the gaps in child protection system

Media Releases 3 September 2026

Children’s Commissioner supports closure of Gloriavale Christian School

Media Releases 25 August 2026

Children's Commissioner calls for comprehensive approach to online safety

New Children’s Commissioner says urgent action needed for Aotearoa New Zealand’s most vulnerable children

Likely youth justice law a damaging and backwards step on children’s rights in New Zealand

The plight of our children can’t wait for politics

New Zealand’s children can’t keep waiting, urgent action on child poverty reduction needed now