CEO Message September 2024Kia ora Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads who are raising their children with love, patience and a good dose of fun. You’re doing such an important job - we all need fathers and father figures in our lives and what you say and do will mean...

CEO Message August 2024Kia ora I’m sure many of you tuned in last week to the news coverage of Whanaketia, the Abuse in Care report from the Royal Commission of Inquiry. The report was absolutely harrowing, and I sincerely hope it provides a real catalyst for change...

CEO Message July 2024Kia ora With the rising of Matariki signifying the beginning of the Māori New Year, now is a wonderful time to reflect on your health and wellbeing, plan for the future, and share memories of those who have passed. I hope you all managed to pause...

Update from the OmbudsmanThe name doesn’t really roll off your tongue, we know. But the Ombudsman can be a valuable resource for caregivers and the children in your care. What does the Ombudsman do? Peter Boshier is New Zealand’s Chief Ombudsman. His main role is to...

Using PACE with my Children"If only I had known about this sooner!" is a common phrase I hear from caregivers who have taken our training, and one I find myself saying a lot lately. When there’s moody behaviour, disrespect and meltdowns in my whare (home), I’m...

MEMBERSHIP SURVEY RESULTS 2024 Our annual membership survey was completed by over 1,000 of you. Thank you! Your responses help us understand what is important to you and help shape the decisions we make when evaluating our support, training, events, and day-to-day...

CEO Message June 2024Kia ora It feels like we say this every year, but it’s hard to believe we have already arrived at the beginning of Winter – the months feel like they’re flying by! Time to bring the winter woollies out of hibernation. I hope you all enjoyed a...