Wednesday, 8 August 2007, 12:59 am Press Release: Gordon Copeland
Gordon Copeland Press Release For Immediate Release
Wednesday, 8th August 2007
A Children’s Day for New
Zealand
Independent MP Gordon Copeland stated today that
he has received a suggestion that New Zealand should have an
annual Children’s Day with a strong emphasis on child
protection.
“I feel this idea should be progressed,”
said Mr Copeland.
“After all we have a Mother’s Day
and a Father’s Day each year, so why not a Children’s
Day?”
“The suggestion I have received is that it would
not be a national holiday, just a focus day and perhaps on
the 1st Sunday in August each year so that it becomes linked
to the death of dear little Nia Glassie.”
“I recommend
that the Children’s Commissioner, the Families Commission
and the Government grab hold of this idea and progress it so
that we direct our thoughts on this special day, at least
once a year, to the ongoing need to protect our precious
children.”
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