Media Releases

Wed 5 Jun, 2013

Children, child maltreatment and intimate partner violence

Speech by the Chief Commissioner of the Families Commission to the joint conference on intimate partner violence and child maltreatment.

Tue 14 May, 2013

Families Commission Board appointments

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has announced new Board appointments and acknowledged an outgoing member.

Tue 16 Apr, 2013

New Chief Executive of the Families Commission announced

Interim Chief Commissioner Belinda Milnes is delighted to announce the appointment of Clare Ward as Chief Executive of the Families Commission.

Mon 4 Mar, 2013

Be counted on census day

The Families Commission is urging all families and whānau to complete the census tomorrow so that their needs are counted.

Fri 1 Mar, 2013

Knowing what works is the key

Knowing what works for children and families is the key to better outcomes.

Fri 1 Feb, 2013

Minister thanks outgoing Chief Commissioner

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has acknowledged Carl Davidson’s contribution to families as Chief Families Commissioner.

Sat 24 Nov, 2012

Financial education welcomed in Pacific communities

A new publication from the Families Commission examines the impact high levels of debt are having on Pacific families and communities.

Tue 20 Nov, 2012

New Board appointments for Commission

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has announced two new appointments to the Board of the Families Commission.