Latest Child and Youth Issues Headlines

What Is Middle Childhood? New Guide Shines Light On Overlooked Age Group

Thu, 9 May 2024 12:33:12 +1200 | NZ Council of Christian Social Services

A groundbreaking new guide highlighting the importance of middle childhood (between 5 and 12 years old) has been released today. More >>

From New Town To New Skills And New Job Through Mayors Taskforce For Jobs

Thu, 9 May 2024 10:50:40 +1200 | Horowhenua District Council

In less than six months of moving to Horowhenua, a young man found training and employment through Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ), and is now enjoying work satisfaction and skill development.More >>

0800 What’s Up Opens Helpline To Parents, Caregivers, And Teachers For The First Time During Bullying-Free NZ Week

Thu, 9 May 2024 09:53:06 +1200 | Barnardos

During Bullying-Free NZ Week*, Barnardos’ counselling service will open early from 9am to 11am and will be available for adults caring for children and young people to access advice and support to help tamariki and rangatahi navigate through challenging ...More >>

The Ideological Capture Of Gender Reaches An Inflection Point

Thu, 9 May 2024 04:29:15 +1200 | Inflection Point NZ

New Zealand has lagged behind other countries in addressing long-held concerns surrounding gender-affirming care. While the Ministry of Health’s delayed response to the damning UK Cass Report continues, vulnerable children are still being put on a path of irrevocable ...More >>

CPAG Thrilled Healthy Lunches Stay, But Asks Why So Many Are Going Hungry

Wed, 8 May 2024 17:50:56 +1200 | Child Poverty Action Group

The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) has applauded the government for retaining school lunches to children in our poorest communities, and urges further action to address increasing food insecurity.More >>

Mystery, Creativity, Rubber Duckies, And Skating? It’s All Part Of Stratford’s Youth Week Vibe!

Wed, 8 May 2024 15:23:14 +1200 | Stratford District Council

Youth Week runs from 20 to 26 May 2024. During this time, young people from all over the country will host events to celebrate the talent, energy, and contribution of Aotearoa’s youth.More >>

Smarter Lunch Programme Feeds More, Costs Less

Wed, 8 May 2024 13:21:55 +1200 | New Zealand Government

Budget 2024 provides $478 million of funding for the school lunches programme. Funding an interim model which will be put in place for 2025 and 2026 while a full redesign of the programme is implemented, based on commercial experience, data, and evidence.More >>

Secondary Teachers Welcome Continuation Of School Lunch Programme

Wed, 8 May 2024 12:00:12 +1200 | PPTA

“We are pleased the Ka Ora Ka Ako school lunch programme will continue in its current form for the rest of the year, and will be expanded to include thousands of two to five year olds next year,” says Chris Abercrombie PPTA Te Wehengarua president.More >>

Rape Awareness Week: Government Committed To Action On Sexual Violence

Wed, 8 May 2024 10:36:38 +1200 | New Zealand Government

Rape Awareness Week (6-10 May) is an important opportunity to acknowledge the continued effort required by government and communities to ensure that all New Zealanders can live free from violence, say Ministers Karen Chhour and Louise Upston.More >>

New Report Reveals Only 5% Of Global Aid Targets Children: NZ Called On To Do More

Wed, 8 May 2024 08:47:10 +1200 | World Vision New Zealand

A new report by World Vision, in collaboration with Ernst & Young, reveals that a meagre 5% of Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) is directly targeted to benefit children.More >>

Anti-FGM Campaigner Fatou Baldeh To Receive 2024 Women's Rights Award

Wed, 8 May 2024 05:04:35 +1200 | Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy

Gambian women’s rights activist Fatou Baldeh will be honored with the Geneva Summit Women's Rights Award for her extraordinary leadership and courage in fighting for the human dignity of women and girls in The Gambia, where 75% of women have been ...More >>

‘Transport Disadvantaged’: Inequity Proving A Barrier In Invercargill

Tue, 7 May 2024 18:45:52 +1200 | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter

The issue was highlighted at an Invercargill City Council infrastructure services committee meeting on Tuesday, where public transport fares were discussed. More >>

New Gender Identity Policy Guide For NZ Schools Suggests ‘Watchful Waiting’ As The Most Caring Approach

Tue, 7 May 2024 08:54:16 +1200 | ETHOS

CEO Alex Penk, who is experienced in law and policy, says since Ethos was established last year, they’ve been contacted by a number of parents and schools with questions about the best way to help children experiencing gender identity questions.More >>

Students’ Heartfelt Plea For Aotearoa To Be Racist-free: Race Unity Speech Awards 2024

Tue, 7 May 2024 08:42:24 +1200 | Race Unity Speech Awards

Seven secondary students from around the Mōtū have issued different challenges on how Aotearoa can move towards being a racist-free country, at the Race Unity Speech Awards national finals in Auckland on the weekend.More >>

Children In The Pacific Face Increasing Levels Of Violence

Tue, 7 May 2024 05:44:12 +1200 | Save The Children

Released today, Save the Children’s ' Pacific Regional Child Protection Situational Analysis’ shows child protection risks have increased in the Pacific over the past five years due to COVID-19, increased migration, climate change, and digital connectivity.More >>

Onslaught Of Violence Against Women And Children In Gaza Unacceptable: UN Experts

Tue, 7 May 2024 04:16:48 +1200 | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights

UN experts condemned the continued and systematic onslaught of violence committed against Palestinians in Gaza, with most victims being women and children over the past seven months.More >>

Opening Ceremony To Celebrate New Playground In Luggate

Mon, 6 May 2024 16:07:49 +1200 | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Little ones in Luggate and their families are about to welcome a new and improved place to play as the highly anticipated Hopkins Street Playground opens this weekend. The space located next to Whare Mahana Luggate Memorial Centre introduces plenty ...More >>

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