CEO Message October 2025Kia ora I hope the school holidays are going well for your whānau so far – and daylight savings hasn’t caused too much disruption to your household. It’s nice to have the luxury of one week to help tamariki adjust to the lighter evenings before...

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 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 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...

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 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 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...

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 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...