Media Releases

New research undertaken by the Families Commission looks at the tough realities of teen parenting, busts some myths and says there are important steps we can take to provide greater support, choice and opportunity for young mums and dads.

Bob McCoskrie is likely to be a lone voice with his decision to not wear a ribbon on White Ribbon Day, the United Nations sanctioned campaign when men speak out against men’s violence toward women.

‘The White Ribbon Campaign welcomes Phil Kingsley Jones as a new White Ribbon Ambassador in the fight to end violence against women’, says Families Commission Campaign Manager Rob McCan

The Families Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of Hohepa Patea (Ngā Paerangi/Ngāti Porou) as Kaihono to the Families Commission.

The Families Commission says a new on-line resource for separated dads will help the whole family.

We have much to learn from stories of whānau success; a new report by the Families Comm

Models for a sustainable and affordable social support system for families and whānau in New Zealand already exist, they just need recognition and support, the Families Commission says.

Chief Commissioner Carl Davidson says the Families Commission will miss the input of Deputy Commissioner Bruce Pilbrow, who has resigned from the Families Commission, but says his work for New Zeal

The Coroner's findings into the death of James Webster have been released recommending that the Families Commission develop and promote alcohol awareness education at home and in schools to develop