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Decision-Making Challenges at Oranga Tamariki: A Q&A Interview

Nikki Hurst highlights inadequate decision-making at Oranga Tamariki in a recent Q&A interview.

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Uncertain Funding Leaves Charities Struggling

Charities await Oranga Tamariki funding decisions, causing stress and potential risks for vulnerable youth.

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Education & Training - Amendment Bill 2024

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

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Sentencing Amendment Bill - Reinstating Three Strikes

NZCCSS questions the effectiveness and fairness of the Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Bill.

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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 Amendment Bill - Repeal of Section 7AA

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

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Aotearoa Aged Care Action Plan

Join us to transform aged care for our kaumātua with the Aotearoa Aged Care Action Plan.

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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.

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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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Briefings to Ministers (BIMs)

NZCCSS Briefings to Incoming Ministers (BIMs) following the 2023 General Election.

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A Tale of Two Whānau – The Effects of the Aged Care Crisis

A visual narrative on how aged care impacts families across the wealth spectrum

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Local Government (Electoral Legislation and Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) - Amendment Bill

NZCCSS opposes reinstating referendums for Māori Wards, citing Treaty breaches and inequitable democratic processes

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Aged Care Continuum

Aged care in Aotearoa: A visual guide from least to most intensive third-party involvement

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Under 5s Basic Health and Welfare Thematic Report

Collaborative report on child health in NZ to the UN committee on the rights of the child

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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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Retirement Villages Act 2003 - Review

We support updating the Retirement Villages Act 2003 for better protections and clarity for residents

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Coalition Parties 2023 Election Policies-Tamariki

Explore the coalition party’s policies related to older people and how they are expected to contribute to discussions.

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Coalition Parties 2023 Election Policies-Kaumātua

Explore the coalition party’s policies related to older people and how they are expected to contribute to discussions.

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Ram Raid Offending and Related Measures - Amendment Bill

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

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