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Colin, Scott and Caine – a caregiving story
Colin, Scott & Caine - a caregiving story5 September 2025 * Names have been changed throughout this story, for anonymity. Colin is a caregiver with a remarkable story. He and his former partner were the first same-sex couple in New Zealand to be approved to adopt...
CEO Message September 2025
CEO Message September 2025Kia ora It’s hard to believe September is here already – a time to celebrate Dads, daylight savings, warmer Spring weather and school holidays! With Father’s Day coming up this Sunday, I’d like to sincerely thank all caregiving Dads for your...
CEO Message August 2025
CEO Message August 2025Kia ora I hope you and your whānau are well. My thoughts have been with those of you who live in flood-affected communities. Please remember that our team is here to support you, especially through this difficult time. I wanted to take this...
August 2025 Upper North Caregiver News
August 2025 Caregiver News: Upper North RegionChristine Frost Upper North Regional Coordinator M: 027 538 9691Tena koutou katoa, Well, it has been a very busy couple of months. I had my road trip to Kaitaia, Kaikohe, Whangarei and Dargaville, and it was a pleasure...
August 2025 North East Caregiver News
August 2025 Caregiver News: North East RegionNyvonne Krause Kaitakawaenga (Cultural Advisor) & North East Regional Coordinator M: 027 501 0395 E: northeast@caringfamilies.org.nz Kia ora koutou katoa Matariki is but a warm memory as we journey full steam ahead...
August 2025 Central North Caregiver News
August 2025 Central North Caregiver NewsChristie McGiven Central North Regional Coordinator Ph: 0800 693 323 Mob: 027 501 0393 Kia ora e hoa mā, hello friends, How great was it to celebrate another year in June with Matariki mā Puanga? I was lucky enough to meet some...
August 2025 Lower North Caregiver News
August 2025 Lower North Caregiver NewsEbony Phillips Lower North Regional Coordinator M: 027 501 0394 lowernorth@caringfamilies.org.nz Tēnā Koutou Katoa, What a chilly winter we are having this year, I hope that you are all keeping warm. Since its wintertime, our...
August 2025 Upper South Caregiver News
August 2025 Upper South Caregiver NewsDenise Green Upper South Regional Coordinator 03 929 6578 or 027 369 3333 uppersouth@caringfamilies.org.nz Kia ora koutou whānau, Here we are in the last month of winter! And what a shocker it has been in the Top of the South in...
August 2025 Canterbury Caregiver News
August 2025 Canterbury Caregiver NewsCanterbury Regional Coordinator Lisa Watson 03 470 1277 / 027 501 0005 Kia ora Whānau, It's hard to believe we are in August and on the home stretch to welcoming Spring. June was such a special month celebrating Matariki and I love...
August 2025 Lower South Caregiver News
August 2025 Lower South Caregiver NewsStacey Penrose Mobile: 027 501 0392 Email: lowersouth@caringfamilies.org.nz Kia Ora Whānau, We are in August already and spring is just around the corner! Matariki was amazing this year with events across the region including...
Legal Aid Review – have your say!
Help us to shape change - we are advocating for caregivers to have access to legal aidMake your voice heard - submissions close on 1 August 2025 Right now, the New Zealand government is reviewing the legal aid system – it's time to have your say! We often hear from...
PACE your journey – Tips for travelling with tamariki
PACE your journey: Tips for travelling with tamarikiResearch playgrounds and attractions. Make a note of playgrounds and indoor spots that you’ll pass along the way, where your tamaiti can burn off some energy. Most City Councils have a map of play areas like this...
CEO Message July 2025
CEO Message July 2025 Kia ora I am writing this column after enjoying a long Matariki weekend. I hope you and your whānau managed to spend some relaxing time together doing something you love. For me, Matariki this year was about celebrating the present. I spent some...
Notes to Self – Kids aren’t born naughty
NOTE TO SELF: Kids aren't born naughty As this is such a big subject, I have decided to tackle it in two parts. Nature or nurture has been a hot topic for many years - and over time experts have tended to lean towards one, or the other. Today, evidence seems to...
CEO Message June 2025
CEO Message June 2025Kia ora Winter is officially here – time to hunker down with warm milos, crockpot dinners and some extra snuggles with our four-legged friends, if you have them! I hope the long King’s birthday weekend presents an opportunity for you to enjoy...
June 2025 Upper North Caregiver News
June 2025 Caregiver News: Upper North RegionChristine Frost Upper North Regional Coordinator M: 027 538 9691Tena koutou katoa, Firstly, I would like to acknowledge all of you who provide care for the tamariki in your home! This is not always an easy task and...