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What is the Families Commission?

The Families Commission provides a voice for New Zealand families and whānau. We speak out for all families to promote a better understanding of family issues and needs among government agencies and the wider community.

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What we do:

We Listen

We identify issues by talking with families and organisations involved with them.

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Latest engagement

Parents Panels

We're working with community organisations to hear the views of people raising children in different communities and different circumstances.
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The Couch

The Families Commission set up The Couch to hear the views of New Zealanders on issues relating to families.
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Why Families Matter

The assumption that families do matter underpins the very existence and mission of the Families Commission.
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and Research

We promote, commission and publish research on issues that matter to families.

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Latest research

Living the Tokelauan Way in New Zealand

Tokelauan people are proportionally one of the smallest Pacific groups in New Zealand and also one of the most socio-economically deprived.
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Who Cares for People with Schizophrenia

Families that care for a family member with mental illness need support in order to help them to do the best job they can
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Heart and Head

University of Canterbury researchers Dr Jeffrey Gage, Associate Professor Ray Kirk and Professor Andrew Hornblow conducted in-depth i
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Supporting Kiwi Dads

The Supporting Kiwi Dads research surveyed 1721 fathers in early 2009.
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Escaping the debt trap

This report identifies factors contributing to families being in problem debt, the impacts of such debt, and strategies used to get out of problem debt, including the role of Budgeting Services.
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Changing roles

Most grandparents are faring well, but a small number are struggling – in particular grandparents raising grandchildren – according to new research. Changing Roles – The pleasures and pressures of being a grandparent in New Zealand, paints an intricate picture of grandparents’ lives, views, and needs.
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then Act

We encourage debate, raise awareness and advocate for positive outcomes for families.

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Latest Advocacy

It's not OK

The Campaign for Action on Family Violence is a major initiative of the Taskforce for Action on Violence Within Families.
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White Ribbon Day

White Ribbon Day, 25 November, is the international day when people wear a white ribbon to show that they do not condone violence towards women.
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Child Discipline Law

The Families Commission believes very strongly that healthy, positive relationships within families do not include people hitting each other.
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Latest News

  • Kiwi grandparents face new challenges and changing roles

  • Who is watching your relationship?

  • Issues Paper 02: Supporting young people's relationships

    Supporting young people as they have their first relationship
  • Changing roles

    The pleasures and pressures of being a grandparent in New Zealand
  • If you can't make ends meet, ask for help now

  • Family Voice December 2009

  • Hard times swamp budgeting services

  • Escaping the debt trap

    Experiences of New Zealand families accessing budgeting services
  • Supporting Kiwi Dads

    Role and needs of New Zealand fathers
  • Put the smacking debate behind us and focus on positive parenting says Families Commission

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