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Fathers

Report
Tue 8 Dec, 2009

Supporting Kiwi Dads

Role and needs of New Zealand fathers

The Supporting Kiwi Dads research surveyed 1721 fathers in early 2009.

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Blue Skies
Wed 2 Dec, 2009

Heart and Head

Explanation of the meaning of fatherhood

University of Canterbury researchers Dr Jeffrey Gage, Associate Professor Ray Kirk and Professor Andrew Hornblow conducted in-depth i

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Tue 1 Dec, 2009

Fathers need paid parental leave too

The Families Commission is renewing its call for four weeks paid parental leave for dads, based on the findings of two reports it released today.

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Innovative Practice
Tue 30 Jun, 2009

Pathways Through Parental Separation

The experiences of a group of non-resident fathers

This study, funded by the Families Commission Innovative Practice Fund, analysed discussions with 20 non-resident fathers to find strategies for supporting fathers through the process of separation.

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Tue 21 Jul, 2009

Non-resident fathers study suggests more support needed

A group of separated fathers who experienced enormous grief and frustration when they were no longer able to live with their children have told researchers that community services do not provide th

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Fri 5 Sep, 2008

Fathers need support too

There is growing understanding of the important influence fathers have on their children but the Families Commission says there is a distinct lack of services, support and information specifically designed for dads.

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