Andrew Becroft
Police consider trial of not pursuing young drivers
The police are considering a 12 month trial where they won't pursue young drivers. It's a response to pressure from the Children's Commissioner who's been calling for such a move saying too many… Audio
Oranga Tamariki two years on: what's changed?
Two years since the establishment of Oranga Tamariki - the Ministry for Children, more children and young people than ever are in the care of the state. The agency replaced Child, Youth and Family… Audio
Children want junk food ad ban
Researchers from the University of Otago have interviewed thirty-three 11 to 13 year-olds about junk food advertising. The upshot is - the children want it banned.The kids in the study say they bought… Audio
Children's advocate hoping for review of police chase policy
A report into the police's approach to pursuing fleeing drivers will be made public at midday today. It's the eighth such review in the last two decades, however its the first joint review by police… Audio
The kids are alright - and they're rising up
Around the country, high school students are planning to take a day off school to protest perceived inaction from governments with regard to climate change. Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft… Audio
Maori children worse-off due to colonisation
Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft says the deprivation suffered by Maori children links back to colonisation. He says the effects of that have historically and endemically disadvantaged them. Audio
Children's commissioner urges people to listen to their children
The Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft is passionate about improving the wellbeing of New Zealand children and believes one way of doing that is to listen more carefully to their concerns. He says… Audio
Can we halve child poverty in a single decade?
About 100,000 children live in poverty in New Zealand - and Children's Commissioner Judge Andrew Becroft wants to halve that number by 2028. Is that a realistic goal? Judge Becroft joins us to discuss
…NZ child poverty bottom line unchanged - Children's Commissioner
The Childrens Commissioner says he's frustrated that MSD has decided not to report on low income and hardship rates for children. Judge Andrew Becroft says that makes it harder to judge child poverty… Audio
Youth Court faces influx as age law changes
The Youth Court could be dealing with up to a thousand more young people when law changes come into force next year and 17-year-olds no longer appear in adult courts. Oranga Tamariki, which runs youth… Audio
Children's Commissioner urges smoking ban when kids in cars
The Children's Commissioner wants to stub out smoking in cars when children are inside. The idea was last floated in 2014 but the previous government ignored advice to introduce a ban on the grounds… Audio
Smoking in cars with kids must stop - Children's Commissioner
Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft is demanding MPs stop stalling and ban smoking in cars carrying children. A petition presented to Parliament four years ago to outlaw the practice was backed by… Audio
Bookmarks: Andrew Becroft
Judge Andrew Becroft has been the Commissioner for Children for two years now. Before the appointment he was the Principal Youth Court Judge. He joins Jesse to talk about the books, films and tunes… Audio
Children's commissioner wants more Maori perspective
Children's Commissioner Judge Andrew Becroft joins the panel to explain why he thinks the care and protection system needs greater emphasis on Maori perspectives, given the large number of Maori in… Audio
Greater Māori role sought in care of at-risk young people
The Children's Commissioner is calling for thousands of young people to be moved out of state institutional care into Māori or iwi-based care. About two-thirds of the 6,300 children and young people… Video, Audio
Criminal Justice Summit 'a counselling session' - National
National is labelling the Criminal Justice Summit a 'counselling session' saying the government should just get on and make changes. About 600 people from all walks of life are taking part in the… Audio
Lawyer warns holding children in police cells 'grave risk'
A Nelson lawyer is warning it is only a matter of time before a child commits suicide in a police cell. In the 11 months to the end of March, there were 165 cases of young people being detained alone… Audio
Becroft marks two years advocating for Kiwi kids
On July 1, Judge Andrew Becroft marked two years in his role as Children's Commissioner. Prior to that he was the Principal Youth Court Judge of New Zealand from 2001 to 2016; and a District Court… Audio
Decades-old welfare rules need fix - Children's Commissioner
The Children's Commissioner wants the government to move quickly to ease abatement and eligibility thresholds in the welfare system that haven't changed for decades. The amount someone on the… Audio
Is cross party consensus on child poverty within reach?
The Prime Minister and the leader of the opposition met earlier this week to discuss the government's Child Poverty Reduction Bill and whether parliamentary-wide support can be gained. National party… Audio
