Story: Childhood

Children's rights poster

The Office of the Children's Commissioner, which was established in 1989, is very active in educating children and young people about their rights. This poster produced by the commission outlines these rights in English and te reo Māori.

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Kerryn Pollock, 'Childhood - Children’s rights and well-being', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/interactive/26293/childrens-rights-poster (accessed 30 March 2024)

Story by Kerryn Pollock, published 5 May 2011, reviewed & revised 12 Dec 2018