Every Child Counts

Budget a missed opportunity for children

admin — Thu, 16 May 2013 05:05:08 +0000

ECC Budget statement Government policy has the single-biggest impact on social and economic wellbeing. The measures announced today are small step in the right direction but they will have a limited impact on the children who most need additional support … Continue reading →

1000 days to get it right for every child: 500 days to go

admin — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:32:32 +0000

1000 days to get it right for every child – 500 days to go in the parliamentary term. What has been achieved for children?
500 days to go

Community Campaign for Food in Schools – Media kit

admin — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:30:18 +0000

Food in Schools Media Kit

Every Child Counts is part of the Community campaign for Food in Schools. We’re working to promote debate about the best ways to implement food in schools, as recommended by the Expert Advisory group on Solutions to Child Poverty in December 2012.

Celebrities and supporters display the logos of organisations supporting food in schools

April 2013 ECC Newsletter

admin — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:46:58 +0000

ECC April newsletter

Every Child Counts Strategic Plan 2013-2017

admin — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 23:30:28 +0000

Every Child Counts advocates for the policies, practices and attitudes that ensure children thrive. Our 5-year strategic plan for 2013-2017 is available here:

2013-17 Strategic Plan ECC

No More Pokies Auckland – submission to the Auckland City Council

admin — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:15:38 +0000

Every Child Counts No More Pokies submission

Every Child Counts supports a ‘sinking lid’ policy on pokies in Auckland. This would mean a gradual reduction in the number of pokie machines in Auckland. Pokies are disproportionately located in deprived communities and contribute significantly to problem gambling.

Every Child Counts submission on the Family Court Proceedings Review Bill

admin — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:57:09 +0000

Every Child Counts submission Family Court Proceedings Reform Bill

Feed the Kids Bill deserves Select Committee scrutiny

admin — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:09:18 +0000

Every Child Counts (ECC)* supports the Education (Breakfast and Lunch in Schools) Amendment Bill sponsored by Hone Harawaira MP and is urging Members of Parliament from all parties to support the Bill to Select Committee at its first reading in February.
Feed the Kids Bill deserves Select Committee scrutiny

Solutions to child poverty must be translated into political action, now

admin — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:23:29 +0000

The Expert Advisory Group (EAG) has provided a clear plan to tackle child poverty in their report released today, Solutions to Child Poverty in New Zealand: Evidence for Action. Every Child Counts is urging the government to put this plan into action. … Continue reading →

Join our Rally to end child poverty on Wednesday 12th December at Parliament

admin — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 23:52:32 +0000

Youth members of the Child Poverty Action Group and Every Child Counts are holding a rally at parliament at 1pm on Wednesday to support the Expert Advisory Group solutions to child poverty, presented to the government and going public tomorrow.

Wednesday is the last day of parliament for the year so we are hoping for a strong turnout to show politicians that NZers expect political action to address child poverty.

Please spread the word and do come and join us to show your support for NZ children living in poverty!