Karen Chhour

Karen Chhour

politician New Zealand

Karen Chhour is a prominent New Zealand politician serving as the Minister for Children and the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence. She has been vocal about the alarming statistics surrounding child deaths and family harm in the country, stating that it represents a national shame. Chhour is dedicated to reforming the systems in place to ensure that various agencies work cohesively to address and reduce child violence and family harm. She emphasizes the importance of prioritizing effective strategies to support vulnerable children and families, and she advocates for initiatives like boot camps to rehabilitate young offenders, although she acknowledges the need for comprehensive solutions.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
17,377
Power
757$
Sentiment
5.75
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 4 5.75 0.36% +0% 4,822,233 17,377 $210,000 757$
Totals 4 4,822,233 17,377 $210,000 757$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Minister for Children Karen Chhour said she had introduced the Oranga Tamariki (Responding to Serious Youth Offending) Amendment Bill to create a new declaration for young offenders. 7

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Teen who raped young boy in public toilets at Lower Hutt playground may be detained indefinitely

New Zealand New Zealand: Karen Chhour is the Children’s Minister who responded to questions about the planning of military-style academies for young offenders. 5

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Oranga Tamariki officials admit some young people being held in secure units longer than legally allowed

New Zealand New Zealand: Mitchell said he would have a conversation with the Minister for Children Karen Chhour about the plan to reintegrate the children with their mother. 7

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Tom Phillips update: Mother does not know when she will get to see her children