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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

Families Panels

We're partnering with community organisations to hear the views of families 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

Victory Village Forum

More than 250 delegates attended a Victory Village Forum in Nelson, July 27–29, 2011.
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Report of the 50 Key Thinkers Forum

There is continuing debate about how best to support families and whānau in New Zealand.
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Eating together at mealtimes

Social changes during the past few generations have sparked an academic interest in the changing activities and rituals of families; in particular, the family meal.
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Mātiro Whakamua

In the report Whānau Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Colleen Tuuta wrote a chapter based on interviews with a stunning group of
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Teenage pregnancy and parenting

This overview report responds to a Ministerial request that the Families Commission undertake research on two distinct questions:
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Work experiences of Asian immigrants

Research on immigrant employment and work experiences has traditionally focused on the individual.
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Safety of subsequent children

This literature review was a response to the Minister for Social Development and Employment’s request that the Families Commission undertake an “international literature review about pa
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Safety of subsequent children - Māori children and whānau

Māori children belong to whānau, hapū and iwi and, as such, responsibility for raising children is shared beyond the bounds of their immediate family.
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then Act

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

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Latest Advocacy

He Ara Whakamua: Building Pathways Together to the Future

A wānanga hosted by te Kōmihana ā Whānau on 1 December 2011.
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Green Paper for Vulnerable Children

Every child deserves the chance to thrive, belong and achieve but not every child gets that opportunity in New Zealand.
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Family Court Review

The Ministry of Justice is seeking public input on its review of the Family Court system.
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New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse

The New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse is the national centre for collating and disseminating information about domestic and family violence.
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Navigating through Christmas

Top tips for separated parents during the festive season.
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Latest News

  • Families with children in care – and the safety of subsequent children

  • Safety of subsequent children

    International literature review
  • Safety of subsequent children - Māori children and whānau

    A review of selected literature
  • Poor housing conditions prevent vulnerable families seeking help

  • Work experiences of Asian immigrants

    Impact on family wellbeing
  • Teens having babies – challenges and opportunities

  • Teenage pregnancy and parenting

    An overview
  • Confidence and supply agreement good for families

  • Mātiro Whakamua

    Looking over the horizon
  • He Ara Whakamua: Working with vulnerable whanāu, supporting vulnerable children

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