CEO Message December 2025Kia ora As we approach the festive season, it’s time for me to reflect on the past year and extend my heartfelt thanks to you for providing a safe and healing home for the children in your care. A highlight for 2025 was the successful rollout...

CEO Message November 2025Kia ora My thoughts are with those of you who are faced with a massive clear up after the severe weather over Labour Weekend, followed by the cold snap last week – particularly Southland, Clutha and Kaikōura. For many of us, it wasn’t the...

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...