Te Kōrero mō ngā Tamariki – Developmental Resource for Out of School Care and Recreation (OSCAR)

NZCCSS supports school board objectives that promote inclusive education, uphold te Tiriti, and children’s rights.

NZCCSS supports updating legislation to better protect children, but has concerns about the efficacy of this approach, as well as…

NZCCSS highlights concerns about early childhood network approvals, charter schools, and attendance data.

NZCCSS supports the focus of the proposals to prevent debt to government and reduce underpayment of Working for Families entitlements…

NZCCSS supports the kaupapa to identify solutions to address the harm young New Zealanders encounter online. NZCCSS upholds children’s rights…

The NZCCSS submission emphasises retaining section 7AA, prioritising evidence, and upholding children’s rights in legislative changes.

NZCCSS challenges the establishment of a Serious Youth Offender Category and the introduction of military style academies.

Tirohanga Whānui | Overview The New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on…

NZCCSS responds to the survey on the Long Term Insights Briefing coming out of Oranga Tamariki

NZCCSS supports improved independence of Arotutuki Tamariki and advocacy options, but has concerns around the ability of this amendment to…

Access to government services and information is critical for all New Zealanders. The Plain Language Act 2022 is a valuable…

We challenge the kaupapa to increase the criminalisation of children as a result of media attention on specific crimes.

NZCCSS supports stronger youth protections against vaping through the Smokefree Environments Amendment Bill