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Parents Panels

As one way of giving New Zealand families a voice the Families Commission is working with community organisations to hear the views of people raising children in diverse communities and diverse circumstances.

Each Parents Panel group will meet three times a year to discuss what life is like for them and others in their communities.

What are the Parents Panels?

Recent Panel Discussions

A home of our own?

Is owning their own home a reality for families these days?

How much is needed to cover the costs of raising a family?

As participants pointed out the question of how much is needed to raise a family was not a simple one.

Making ends meet – choices and tradeoffs

Financial strain influences the choices families make. This is not just about whether to buy something that might be good to have but not essential - it also sometimes means prioritising essential items and deciding what not to pay for.