Families need quality time together. But many struggle to balance work and family commitments. We support changes to improve work-life balance for New Zealand families.
Separating parents need support and information to make good decisions aboutthe care of their children and to minimise the harmful effects of separation on their children.
Supporting the repeal of Section 59 reflects the Families Commission’s concerns about levels of violence in the community and sends a message that children should be raised without violence.<
Grandparents play a vital role in many families, supporting family resilience in numerous ways. As New Zealand families evolve, so do the roles of grandparents.
The Commission agrees that more discussion and public awareness of the issue of suicide is likely to contribute to improved prevention, but it is opposed to the reporting of more detail on the meth
Families are the core of society. Relationships within families should be nurtured, valued and supported to help strengthen families and society as a whole.
