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The Families Commission is concerned by a new study that has examined the neglect of 137 elderly people by their families or carers.

The Families Commission says Parliament's overwhelming support for amendment of Section 59 of the Crimes Act encourages a fundamental shift in parenting practices and is a milestone on the path to

The Families Commission is calling on politicians to show their leadership in reducing society's tolerance to violence by continuing to vote for the current amendment to Section 59 of the Crimes Ac

The Families Commission intends to contribute to the Government review of restrictions on the sale of alcohol to young people.

Around one in five people living in New Zealand were not born here and around 20 percent of people born here are believed to be living overseas.