Birthright believes that all children have the right to a happy, secure and loving home environment.  We work with families to facilitate the growth of confidence, skills and resilience within the family unit and its individual members.

Birthright understands the diversity of whanau in our communities: Most children in New Zealand will live in a home that is not comprised of a mother and a father at some point in their life. Birthright supports families and whanau in order that everyone has the opportunity to realise their full potential.

President's news

edits_sue_198 x 251.pngThe website has now been operational for the last year, aiding our Member Societies and their single-parent clients. Updating the website has had its challenges, however we would like to ensure you all that this is going to happen on a regular basis and I encourage you to visit it often. It also provides valuable links to other groups, social service agencies and there will be items of general interest/appeal to others.

Birthright New Zealand will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary following our AGM in September and I welcome all those interested to attend. Details can be obtained from our National Office.

Independent members co-opted to the National Executive are proving valuable, bringing skills and knowledge required to maintain our organisation and keep the momentum going.

Funding avenues, advocacy and collaboration will be major tasks to address over the
next year as well as facing any changes/government initiatives in the social services
sector that may well arise.

I encourage you all to visit our Facebook page – another great way we can all
communicate with each other.

Sue McGuire
National President
Birthright New Zealand.
 

Spirit of Adventure 2011

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Earlier this year, Birthright NZ sponsored 19 young people on a ten day Spirit of New Zealand voyage.

Participants were presented with a number of diverse and challenging opportunities that will stay with them for their whole lives, as will many of the friendships made along the way. 

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Read our August newsletter here

Birthright in your area


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Birthright New Zealand comprises 15 regional member societies. 

Each member society is autonomous and offers a range of services.

Click here to find the Birthright in your region

Birthright People Feature

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Birthright has many dedicated people helping out families around New Zealand. This month we feature Barbara Young, a National Executive member and the Birthright Wanganui Manager.

Barbara has been with Birthright for five years and reflects on her time with us.

 

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Your local Birthright: 
Free call: 0800 457 146
 

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National Office phone: 04 802 5377
National Office fax:      04 385 4698
P.O. Box 6302
Marion Square
Wellington 6141