News and media

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In our news and media section, you can find releases and updates related to the Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy.

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  • Child Poverty Report – Budget 2022

    The fourth annual Child Poverty Report was released on 19 May, alongside Budget 2022.
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  • E-newsletter update - April 2022

    The latest Child and Youth Wellbeing e-newsletter includes information about two reports released today, including the Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy Annual Report and the Child Poverty Related Indicators Report.
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  • E-newsletter update - February 2022

    This e-newsletter includes information about the release of the official child poverty rates for the 2020/21 financial year, recent progress updates on the Programme of Action, and community-led initiatives
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  • E-newsletter update - October 2021

    This e-newsletter includes information about: the opportunity to feedback on the Draft National Physical Activity and Play Plan; the 'Talking about early brain development in Aotearoa New Zealand' report; the new youth-focussed section of the COVID-19 website; recent progress updates on the Programme of Action; and community-led initiatives.
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  • Have your say on a National Physical Activity and Play Plan for Aotearoa

    Physical activity and play is fundamental to a healthy society and the wellbeing of New Zealanders.

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  • E-newsletter update - June 2021

    The latest Child and Youth Wellbeing e-newsletter was sent out today. It includes information about:

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  • Second set of three-year child poverty targets announced

    The Government has today confirmed the second set of official targets to break the cycle of child poverty.

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  • Child Poverty Report – Budget 2021

    The third annual Child Poverty Report was released today, alongside Budget 2021.  It describes what progress has been made in

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  • E-newsletter update - May 2021

    The latest Child and Youth Wellbeing e-newsletter was sent out today. It includes information about:

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  • E-newsletter update - February 2021

    The latest Child and Youth Wellbeing e-newsletter was sent out today.
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