Info Sheet
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Sometimes the parents or other caregivers of a child or young person are unable or unwilling to care for them adequately and look after their development and well-being. In those cases the...
Care of ChildrenThe Care of Children Act 2004 aims to help parents come to good decisions about how they’ll work together to look after their children, even if the parents separate.
Children and Young People - Youth JusticeThese pages explain how children and young people are dealt with when they break the law or are suspected of breaking the law. This area is governed by the youth justice sections of the ...
Children and Young People - Legal RightsAs children grow into young adults, they progressively become more capable of making decisions for themselves. The law recognises this growth in personal maturity by providing young people...
Children and Young People - At SchoolNew Zealand children have a legal right to an education, and they spend a significant part of their childhood years attending school. In order to maintain a safe and effective place of lea...
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0800 22 44 53 Office of the Children's Commissioner
For enquiries or concerns relating to the welfare of children and young people. The Office of the...more09 309 6967 YouthLaw Tino Rangatiratanga Taitamariki Inc
Youthlaw accepts collect calls and provides free legal advice for young people. Dial 010 and as...moreAll resources
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A Young Person's Guide to Personal Grievances
Guide to employment law for personal grievances and unjustified dismissals.
Contact:
YouthLaw - Tino Rangatiratanga Taitamariki
Found In:
Employment > Youth
Format: Fact Sheet
Cost: free online
Active Voices
Illustrated educational resource for intermediate and junior secondary school students on the electoral system and parliamentary process. Designed for use in social studies programmes. Available online, with option to download in pdf format.
Contact:
Electoral Commission
Found In:
Parliament & Government > Elections
Format: Website
Advice if you have concerns for a young person's safety
What to do if you have concerns for the safety or wellbeing of a child or young person
Contact:
Commissioner for Children, Office of the
Found In:
Family & Personal > Child Abuse & Neglect
Format: Website
Bullying in Schools
A guide to the legal avenues available to those experiencing school bullying or harassment
Contact:
YouthLaw - Tino Rangatiratanga Taitamariki
Found In:
Education > Student/Teacher Rights
Format: Fact Sheet
Cost: free online
Bullying in schools
Schools' responsibilities, and what parents can do if their child is bullying or being bullied.
Contact:
Commissioner for Children, Office of the
Found In:
Education > Student/Teacher Rights
Format: Fact Sheet, Website
Cost: nil