Pānui newsletter about Redress Bill and progress July 2025—Dec 2025

7 May 2026 This pānui/newsletter is from the Crown Response Office. We coordinate, monitor, and report on the government’s response to the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry. In this newsletter we have provided an update about the Crown’s response to the Royal Commission’s recommendations. Changes to redress process … Read more

AI For People

My Life My Voice have set up a resource hub for AI for People. Whether you’re just starting to explore how artificial intelligence might fit into your organisation, or you’re already testing out tools and looking for best practice — this is the right place. There you’ll find practical guides, … Read more

Five quick steps to online security

Here’s our top five steps to help keep you secure online. Why it matters  We live an increasingly large part of our lives online. From meetings to interviews, and from banking to booking tickets – we do it all over the internet. While this makes our lives a lot easier, … Read more

Keeping safe after a data breach

Keeping safe after a data breach  Here’s what you can do to help secure your personal information after a data breach.  Why it matters   A data breach is when private information held by a business is unintentionally disclosed, usually publicly, by accident. This can include personal information (such as your … Read more

How the law in Aotearoa New Zealand should respond to hate crime

Te Aka Matua o Ture | Law Commission This is a summary of the full report. To read the full report visit: lawcom.govt.nz/our-work/hate-crime. How the law in Aotearoa New Zealand should respond to hate crime Under the current law, if an offender committed a crime because of hostility towards a … Read more

Foundational legislation strengthens support

The voice of the disability community is reflected in Disability Support Services legislation which passed its final reading in Parliament today. Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston says the new legislative framework for DSS will be crucial in delivering improved support for thousands of New Zealanders who rely on it. … Read more

Consultation on early childhood education funding system

Opened: 30 Jun 2026, 9:00 am Closed: 6 Aug 2026, 5:00 pm The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Funding System Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG) is consulting on possible change to how the Government spends $3 billion each year on ECE. Purpose of the consultation The MAG wants to hear your views on how … Read more

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