We are a resourceful nation. We say we punch above our weight. We have just staged a wonderful Rugby World Cup. Visitors from many nations have found us to be caring, warm, engaging, generous and hospitable. That’s a reputation worth having and building on. “Why then are we not as caring as a nation when Read more
Vulnerable children from the most deprived communities have become “silent victims” of the recession, often having to go without healthy food, healthcare and clothing, a new report has found. The yearly Children’s Social Health Monitor, released on Monday, examines the effects of the economic downturn on children. Researchers say children with preventable illnesses are being left untreated Read more
New Zealand ranked 28th out of 30 countries using Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development data on international performance across 20 different aspects of children’s lives. New Zealand has one of the lowest rates of spending on children in the OECD, at $3 billion dollars annually. This information is contained in a report, “1000 days Read more