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The Families Commission has an interest in all types of family relationships. We are interested in finding out more about the dynamics of family relationships so we can help families to be strong, safe and resilient.

We know that family relationships are powerful – whether they nurture or harm. We also know that all relationships require attention and maintenance, and taking an early intervention approach – building relationship skills and knowledge, and supporting children and young people – is likely to reap significant rewards.

Research Publications

Blue Skies
Sat 1 Aug, 2009

We’re a Family

A study of how lesbians and gay men are creating and maintaining family in New Zealand

Lesbians and gay men can face significant challenges as they seek to create and maintain families that include children but in most cases they overcome these challenges with considerable success, new research funded by the Families Commission has found.

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Innovative Practice
Tue 30 Jun, 2009

Pathways Through Parental Separation

The experiences of a group of non-resident fathers

This study, funded by the Families Commission Innovative Practice Fund, analysed discussions with 20 non-resident fathers to find strategies for supporting fathers through the process of separation.

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Report
Mon 1 Sep, 2008

Reaching Out

Who New Zealanders turn to for relationship support

Our researchers talked in depth to 50 people to find out how they accessed information and support to sustain their couple relationships.

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