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  • Success for all – no-one left behind

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    A coordinated, community-led initiative, based in the Gore District, is targeting children and young people who might be falling behind, through early identification and response.
  • 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…
  • Living by the moonlight: Maramataka

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    A group of West Auckland students are learning how Maramataka (the traditional Māori lunar cycle) can affect their emotions, mood, energy, mahi (work) and taiao (the environment).
  • Fake news and online safety

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    Teaching kids about what’s real and what’s not can be tricky, but it’s important they understand that just because something is online, doesn’t mean it’s true. Netsafe has new resources to tackle misinformation and help with other online challenges…
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.