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Kaumātua
Older people
Our work with Kaumātua
We champion the lives of all kaumātua in Aotearoa New Zealand, guided by insights from our members who work alongside older people every day.
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Tamariki
Children
Our work with children aged 5-12
We are dedicated to improving the lives of tamariki in Aotearoa New Zealand, informed by connections to our members who work alongside children and their whānau every day.
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Te Kōrero mō ngā Tamariki
Exploring the context of middle childhood in Aotearoa New Zealand
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Te Whāriki me ngā Tamariki
Te Whāriki and Middle Childhood
Ko wai ō mātou tamariki?
Who are our five to 12-year-olds?
Kotahitanga
Holistic Development Pt 1
Kotahitanga
Holistic Development Pt 2
Whānau Tangata
Family & Community Pt 1
Whānau Tangata
Family & Community Pt 2
Ngā Hononga
Relationships Pt 1
Ngā Hononga
Relationships Pt 2
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Te Kōrero mō ngā Tamariki – Developmental Resource for Out of School Care and Recreation (OSCAR)
16 June, 2026
We are excited to share this smaller Pocket version of our 2024 report 'Te Kōrero mō ngā Tamariki' to better…
Issue Snapshot 2026: Care and Protection
7 May, 2026
In recent years funding for care and protection services has reduced, making it more difficult for providers to respond to…
Issue Snapshot 2026: Reducing Child Poverty
7 May, 2026
Despite previous gains made since the introduction of the Child Poverty Reduction Act 2018, progress has stalled and child poverty…
Draft Curriculum Years 0-10
5 May, 2026
NZCCSS submission on the Draft Curriculum Years 0-10.
Urgent change needed to address rising numbers of children growing up in poverty
26 February, 2026
Child poverty statistics released today by Statistics NZ show a statistically significant increase in children living in poverty since 2022…
Inquiry into the harm young New Zealanders encounter online, and the roles that Government, business, and society should play in addressing those harms
30 July, 2025
NZCCSS supports the kaupapa to identify solutions to address the harm young New Zealanders encounter online. NZCCSS upholds children’s rights…
Empowering families: Increasing certainty and preventing debt in the Working for Families scheme
3 July, 2025
NZCCSS supports the focus of the proposals to prevent debt to government and reduce underpayment of Working for Families entitlements…
Budget 2025 fails to shift the dial on child poverty
22 May, 2025
“Budget 2025 reduces investment in our youngest New Zealanders and fails to address the urgent needs of children and families…
Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) (3 Day Postnatal Stay) Amendment Bill
17 February, 2025
February 2025 Tirohanga Whānui | Overview The New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) welcomes the opportunity to provide…
5th Periodic Report
7 February, 2025
NZCCSS responds to the 5th Periodic Report under the United Nations International Covenant for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
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