Ngā āraitanga ki te oranga ngākau
Barriers to wellbeing
Most mokopuna tell us they have a good life. However, some mokopuna tell us about things that prevent them from having a good life. When mokopuna speak with us they tell us that insecure housing, not having enough money, bad jobs, mental and physical health, violence and racism are harming their wellbeing. Some tell us that these challenges can put their whānau (family) into positions where family relationships are affected. Mokopuna are clear about how these challenges affect them, and it is crucial that leaders of Aotearoa listen to them and act on their concerns to improve their wellbeing.
Te whakapai ake i te oranga ngākau
Ways to improve wellbeing
Good relationships are important for mokopuna at every age. They value their relationships with family, whānau, friends and teachers. Mokopuna need to feel accepted, and respected. They should be able to feel empowered to have a voice and for their voice to be considered in decision-making that affects them. Ensuring mokopuna and their family and whānau have everything they need is the basis of improving wellbeing.
Te aro turuki i te pōharatanga o te tamaiti
Child Poverty Monitor
The high rates of child poverty in Aotearoa hold us back from achieving good wellbeing for all mokopuna. The Office has published the annual Child Poverty Monitor since 2013 to measure rates of hardship and advocate for us to set a better course for the future. The Monitor is made in partnership with the JR McKenzie Trust and Otago University. It tracks changes in how many children live in poverty on a range of measures, and how poverty impacts their lives.
Te āhua o te oranga ngākau
What mokopuna tell us about wellbeing
Our Mai World Team have asked mokopuna across Aotearoa about what a good life would look like to them. Their views have been collected, reported and published by Mai World.
