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  • Future Leaders making a difference in their backyards and beyond

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    When COVID-19 hit, many of the challenges faced by young people living in rural communities became even harder. But COVID also provided an opportunity for young people in the Future Leaders programme to demonstrate the quality of their leadership.
  • E-newsletter update - September 2020

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    The latest Child and Youth Wellbeing e-newsletter was sent out today.
  • Poetry is back!

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    White Ribbon’s annual spoken word competition gives young people a voice so their thoughts on family harm and violence against women can be heard. Theis year's theme is Respectful Relationships, which research shows is a protection against violence
  • New resources to support child focussed, community-led activity

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    A new set of resources aims to support and encourage child-focussed, community-led activity that will lead to positive change at a local level.
  • Monitoring Report highlights progress on the Strategy's implementation

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    The first update on progress in implementing the Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy and its accompanying actions was released today.
  • E-newsletter update - August 2020

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    Today's Child and Youth Wellbeing e-newsletter includes updates on the child poverty and wellbeing indicators and the launch of the Youth Plan, along with a collection of inspiring community-led initiatives and activities.
  • Good for the pocket, the puku and the planet!

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    At the heart of Papatoetoe’s town centre is The Food Hub. This community-driven project highlights what’s possible when you bring together the resources of local community, traditional knowledge, private entities and local government to support a unique…
  • Kits for kids

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    A Marlborough family has stepped up to help make the milestone of starting school successful, enjoyable and less stressful for those experiencing significant hardship.
  • Creating a place of learning, nourishment and belonging for our tamariki

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    In the remote and small community of Taneatua, Eastern Bay of Plenty, the Hughes Place Garden Project is a nurturing place where whānau and friends can come together to share what they grow, as well as their knowledge and talents.
  • Child Poverty Related Indicators Report released

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    The Government has released the first report on the Child Poverty Related Indicators (CPRIs). These are measures related to the broader causes and consequences of child poverty.
  • Using a child equity lens to change things up

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    Rotorua Lakes District Council has been working hard to address equity issues in their region, particularly in relation to children.
  • Dreams for the Decade

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    Barnardos’ ‘Dreams for the Decade’ project creates a positive space to focus on children’s hopes and aspirations, things that all children should have for their futures, no matter their circumstances.
  • Supporting early literacy success

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    A new series of stories for young Kiwis, released by the University of Canterbury's Child Wellbeing Research Institute, provides a perfect resource for the whole family.
  • COVID-19 response and Budget 2020 reflect ongoing commitment to child and youth wellbeing

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    The Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy framework remains a critical lens for the Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We've pulled together an overview of recent investments that support child wellbeing and poverty reduction, including…
  • Child Poverty Report - Budget 2020

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    The annual Child Poverty Report was released today, alongside Budget 2020.  It provides the first indication of progress on the measured r
  • Local Government webinar

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    We recently joined SOLGM and Local Government NZ in a webinar about the ways local government can support child and youth wellbeing as a sector.
  • E-newsletter update - June 2020

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    The latest Child and Youth Wellbeing e-newsletter was sent out today.
  • E-newsletter update - February 2020

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    The latest Child and Youth Wellbeing e-newsletter was sent out today.
  • Youth Week 2020

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    Aotearoa Youth Week 2020 is being celebrated, like never before - in our bubbles and online! This year’s theme ‘We are speaking, are you listening?’, chosen by young people, is an invitation to conversation.
  • Young creative geniuses help reinforce COVID-19 messages

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    In response to a shout-out from the NZ Police, children and young people have been putting their creativity to the test.
  • Youth Pulse Check online survey - now live

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    A new online survey is exploring the impact of the COVID-19 restrictions on young people, and will inform the development of further support for rangatahi over the coming months and beyond.
  • Bald Angels #Summer of the Mullet

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    The Bald Angels, a Kerikeri based charity, is organising a fundraiser with a difference to support its work with Northland’s at-risk youth.
  • Bedtime stories from prison

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    The simple act of story-reading is helping to maintain connections between children and their imprisoned parents, while also increasing literacy.