Pānui | News & Press Releases
Sector-Driven Aotearoa Aged Care Action Plan Unveiled
Press Release The Aotearoa Aged Care Action Plan is a sector-sourced and sector-endorsed call to action for our aged care…
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Oranga Tamariki Cuts Leave Frontline Workers in Limbo
Oranga Tamariki’s contract cuts create uncertainty for care organisations, affecting vital services for children.
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Urgent Need for Clarity on Oranga Tamariki Contracts
Read insights on Oranga Tamariki’s contract uncertainty and its impact on vulnerable children.
![Oranga Tamariki, Ministry for Children sign](https://nzccss.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Screenshot-2024-06-29-at-9.43.42 PM-1280x861.png)
NZCCSS tells the UN that Aotearoa New Zealand is failing older people
Press Release Older people in this country are not being prioritised, and specific action must be taken immediately to better…
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Budget 2024 Social Services Analysis
We closely review Budget 2024, aiming to find the small line items that matter to our sector.
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Seeking full manifestos from all parties
NZCCSS calls for voters to be able to make an informed choice by parties releasing full manifestos before polls open.
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The Cost of Complexity
Nikki Hurst writes about the connection between our tax and welfare systems.
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Who will be the voice for children?
Digging into the changes we’ve seen since the 2017 election regarding the rights of tamariki.
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Breakfast TV: Proposed tax changes
Our Executive Officer Nikki Hurst discusses the need for broad tax reform on TVNZ’s Breakfast.
![Nikki Hurst speaking on breakfast TV about proposed tax changes](https://nzccss.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Screenshot-2024-06-30-at-2.10.32 PM-1280x787.png)
Webinar: Better taxes to fight inequality + poverty in Aotearoa
Our EO sharing her thoughts on changes needed to fight inequality and poverty in our tax system.
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Nine to Noon Radio Interview: Oranga Tamariki funding for charities in doubt
Our EO Nikki Hurst expresses deep concern over Oranga Tamariki’s uncertain funding and its impact on services.
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