New Zealanders Reveal Christmas Shopping Secrets

There’s only six days to go until Christmas but there’s no need to panic because a new nationwide survey by UNICEF NZ and UMR Research* has revealed that Christmas shopping doesn’t need to be a headache after all. The survey shows that: •    Most Kiwis (67%) actually want practical gifts for Christmas, women even more so than men (74% and 60% respectively). •    Buying vouchers is a smart move with 73% of women and 55% of men saying they don’t see it as a lazy gift. •    Half of us (50%) would be happy for someone to donate to charity on our behalf. •    Our biggest worry about Christmas shopping is finding the right gifts...

Child Safety Online: Global Challenges and Strategies

Although offering more opportunities for education and information than at any time in history, the Internet has also amplified the scale and potential of threats to children,...

Global Progress in HIV Response but Sustained Investment Vital

Global progress in both preventing and treating HIV emphasizes the benefits of sustaining investment in HIV/AIDS over the longer term. The latest report by UNICEF, World Health...

UNICEF NZ Writes for Children’s Rights

Today UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund) officially launched ‘For Each and Every Child/ He Taonga Tonu te Tamariki’, an inspiring new book that celebrates and...

Children in East Asia & Pacific Region Facing Multiple Deprivations

A new UNICEF (UN Children’s Fund) study analysing child poverty in East Asia and the Pacific emphasises that poverty affects children in vastly different ways than adults....

Jonah Lomu Becomes New Ambassador for UNICEF NZ

Rugby legend Jonah Lomu has taken on an important new role as Ambassador for UNICEF NZ. He joins famous Kiwi supporters of the children’s charity like Hayley Westenra...

UNICEF NZ Launches New Book to Champion Kiwi Kids’ Rights

UNICEF NZ is launching a new children’s picture book ‘For Each and Every Child’/ He Taonga Tonu te Tamariki’, to celebrate and champion the rights...

East Asia-Pacific Children Highly Vulnerable to Climate Change Impacts

According to a UNICEF report, Children’s Vulnerabilities to Climate Change and Disaster Impacts in East Asia and the Pacific , children will be among those most affected...

UNICEF Opens New Warehouse in Dubai for Life-Saving Supplies for Southern Somalia

UNICEF continues to scale up its relief efforts in East Africa by opening a new warehouse for nutrition supplies in Dubai.  The warehouse will serve as a transit hub...

UNICEF NZ Calls for Support for Every Child Counts Political Pledge

UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund) wants the welfare of New Zealand’s children to be a top priority in this year’s election campaign and hopes the political...