Dr. Claire Achmad
Dr. Claire Achmad is the Chief Children's Commissioner in New Zealand, dedicated to advocating for the rights and welfare of children. With a strong focus on ensuring that every child is safe and supported within their communities, she plays a crucial role in addressing issues affecting young people's wellbeing. Recently, she expressed significant concern regarding the misidentification and subsequent treatment of an 11-year-old girl by police, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation into the incident and the importance of prioritizing the child's rights and needs in the review process.
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Children’s Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad said the Budget was a 'missed opportunity' for the nearly 170,000 New Zealand children living in material hardship.
Opposition, advocates slam Budget 2026 for failing on child poverty targets
New Zealand· 2026-05-28
Children’s Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad said it was crucial for the care and protection and youth justice system to have processes in place to ensure young people were safe.
Teen who raped young boy in public toilets at Lower Hutt playground may be detained indefinitelyNew Zealand· 2025-12-07
Children’s Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad called on the school to be closed urgently.
Deadline day: Will the Government move to close the school at the Gloriavale religious community?New Zealand· 2025-11-05
Dr Claire Achmad is the Chief Children’s Commissioner who commented on the increase in reports of concern.
Oranga Tamariki: No social workers assigned to more than 1000 at-risk children as reports of concern riseNew Zealand· 2025-04-29
Achmad said she is seeking information about how this situation occurred and is ready to provide independent children’s rights advice.
Girl, 11, misidentified by police, cuffed and drugged: Christopher Luxon slates ‘unacceptable’ failure to tell ministersNew Zealand· 2025-03-24
