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Canterbury News – June 2021

Canterbury News – June 2021

Kia ora everyone, I hope you have managed to stay warm and dry over the past few days, our thoughts go out to those affected by the rain. The log burner has started warming our house.  What a full-on first half of the year it has been! As winter settles in, and the...
Budget Updates 2021

Budget Updates 2021

 Nappy and Small Item Allowance Changes In this years’ budget, a further $57 million will be invested into the care sector to remove the disparities between payments of the Orphan’s Benefit (OB) and Unsupported Child’s Benefit (UCB) caregivers...
Upper South News – June 2021

Upper South News – June 2021

Warm Greetings/ Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa,  Welcome to the chillier months and as I pen this. A timely reminder, as some of you light your cozy fires and turn on the electric blankies, to check that your smoke alarms are working with new batteries. Denise...
Te Mātātaki 2021

Te Mātātaki 2021

From left to right: Ebony Fleming, Hon. Poto Williams and Tahirah Morton. Te Mātātaki 2021 There were many positive results in the survey that show caregivers are making a difference for the children in their care. Many tamariki and rangatahi in care feel settled,...
North West News – June 2021

North West News – June 2021

Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa / Warm greetings to you all, As winter settles in, the days are getting shorter and colder, it feels like quite a sensible idea to just stay put! Winter can be great for stripping some of the busyness away and not running ourselves...