Children's Day
Children are our greatest gift - He taonga te tamaiti
Children’s Day 2024!
Sunday 3 March was Children’s Day, a joyous celebration as it is every year. It was also an opportunity for all of us taking part, to acknowledge the importance of safeguarding our children and putting their needs first.
Our children and mokopuna are our legacy, they will lead and shape the future of our nation. Whether you are a parent, guardian, whānau member, educator or other member of our community, let’s extend the celebrations of the day into an ongoing commitment to protect the wellbeing and rights of those who are our greatest gift. Through aroha we can all help to create an environment that nurtures our tamariki.
We have compiled a large list of resources from New Zealand’s many organisations for child and family advocacy, which we hope will help you on this path. The list can be found via the 'Community Resources' button below.
We hope you have had a wonderful time celebrating Children’s Day 2024! Please join us throughout the year and beyond in celebrating and protecting our children. We can all help create safe and nurturing environments where tamariki can thrive.
We can all help tamariki thrive
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Whānau
Safe, loving, supportive whānau and communities surrounding tamariki will help them to grow and flourish.
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Kōrero
Talking with tamariki and really listening to what they say makes them feel heard and builds their confidence.
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Aroha
You can never spoil a child with too much aroha. Showing warmth and affection builds trust and positive self-esteem.
