Children have the right to be heard when decisions are being made that impact them. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, which New Zealand has ratified, protects children’s right to meaningful consultation when decisions are being made that impact them.
Our children’s voices project gathers the voices of children across Aotearoa to bring the views of children to our decision makers. Because kid’s voices matter!
In 2024 the Ka Ora, Ka Ako Healthy School Lunches Programme was under review. We wanted to ensure that children had the opportunity to have their say on the programme and to bring their views to the public and our decision makers. Over 3500 children had their say! Our report was shared with decision makers, leaders of the opposition, and continues to inform the advocacy work of Save the Children NZ.
We thank all the children who participated in this project and shared their views and experiences.