Julie Chapman

Feeding a family is the most difficult it's been in years according to the Salvation Army's annual State of the Nation Report published today. Audio

Pet Refuge founder Julie Chapman joins Susana at what can be a challenging time of year for some families and their pets. Audio

Advocates for children living in poverty are concerned the Government is not doing enough to support young people struggling to eat, let alone go to school.

The latest data from StatsNZ shows 23,000… Audio

It's back to school this week for thousands of children and for some it will be a chance to get a proper meal.

The charity Kids Can says due to cost of living pressures, demand for its services has… Audio

Animal shelter Pet Refuge has enlisted the help of the iconic Buzzy Bee to help raise funds to keep its doors open.

Pet Refuge provides temporary shelter for pets from violent homes while their… Audio

Thousands of young people are in need of everyday essentials in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle. Children's Charity KidsCan has launched an urgent appeal to get clothing and food supplies to the… Audio

A charity caring for pets affected by family violence is preparing for even more animals to be sheltered in the lead-up to Christmas.

A steep increase in family violence is expected as end-of-year… Audio

After three months stuck at home, many Auckland school kids will be returning to their classrooms today.

Over lockdown, many schools have been doing what they can to help struggling whānau put food… Audio

With Auckland school children still unsure when they'll be able to return to class, for many it's not only their education that is suffering ... Children's charity KidsCan has seen a huge surge in… Audio

Pets at risk of being hurt because of family violence now have their first dedicated shelter. The purpose-built Pet Refuge is able take up to 75 animals at a time, keeping them safe until they can be… Audio

Poverty is still causing problems for kids headed to school this year, with many children set to start the year next week with no shoes, an empty tummy and dirty clothes.

Kidscan Chief Executive… Audio

Pets are often the forgotten victims of Family Violence, and are targetted by abusive partners as a method of control and manipulation. They can also prevent victims from leaving harmful relationships… Audio

Reducing child poverty has one of the Prime Minister's major goal's while in Government but we're seeing more kids than ever needing help. As we head towards Christmas, Kids Can charity which provides… Audio

A new video campaign by KidsCan is laying bare the meals that real New Zealand families living in poverty are eating.

Renowned chef Nadia Lim cooks "red soup", the leftover water that cheerios have… Audio

31 schools are providing the government-funded free school meals, but Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says they plan to extend it to 21,000 students in 120 schools by the start of next year. But there… Audio

As schools across the country begin to reopen, low decile schools have shared the struggles many families are facing - with some siblings sharing uniforms. KidsCan surveyed 210 decile 1-4 schools with… Audio

Sure architects can design houses, but can they design DOG houses? That's the idea behind the inaugural BarkHaus competition.  Audio, Gallery

Today Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced a programme to feed hungry children would be trialled next year in 30 schools, centred around the Bay of Plenty and Gisborne, next year.

The price tag… Video, Audio