July 2017

Kōrero with Child Matters CEO

# Community Initiatives and Doers, Kōrero

• child abuse, child matters, child protection, child value, jane searle, New Zealand, stop the bus

Last week we caught up with Jane Searle, CEO of Child Matters NZ. Jane brings a huge amount of experience to her role but says the community can also play an important part in child protection. In this clip, she offers some interesting thoughts. Worth a watch!#childmatters #stopthebus #stopthebusnz Posted by Stop the Bus on...MORE

Pekerau Primary Hangi

# Community Initiatives and Doers, Kids are Awesome

• aotearoa, hangi, kiwi kids, pekerau, primary school, pure kiwi, te awamutu

What are your nostalgic 'pure kiwi' memories from when you were a kid?One of these for me is the distinct smell and taste of a hāngi. It was therefore with no hesitation that we accepted the invite from Pekerau Primary School (the boys school prior to bus life) to join them for their hāngi fundraiser...MORE

Mana rides for VOYCE

# Community Initiatives and Doers

• bike, children, children of the state, cycling, mana, New Zealand, oranga tamariki, tamariki, value, voyce, whakaronga mai, winter

Remember a couple of weeks ago when we had that ridiculously cold weather with hideous icy winds + snow falls? While we were all snugged up in our blankies, this amazing young man, Mana, was busy cycling the length of the North Island to raise awareness for a new advocacy service for children in state...MORE

Te Awamutu Link Arms

# Events, Featured, Link Arms NZ

• aotearoa, child abuse, children, commuity, it takes us all, kiwi kids, link arms, making a difference, New Zealand, prevention, stand together, stop the bus, tamariki, te awamutu, value

There are no words to express our emotions as we upload this clip. This was a moment in time when the community of Te Awamutu came together and linked arms down the main street to make a stand against child abuse, recognising that “it takes us all to make a difference.” All walks of life...MORE