Media Coverage
On this page we post articles that have been in the media that are or may be of interest to our group.
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Flipping mad: Actor somersaulting for charity
22 Jan 2024
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GRG Awareness & Appeal Week – 27 October to 2 November
23 Oct 2015
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“But still the children wait”
07 Jun 2015
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‘Don’t be taken in’ by extra $25 GRG Founder warns
25 May 2015
![Raising grandson easier than negotiating 'minefield' of social services](/uploads/images/article-1.webp)
Raising grandson easier than negotiating 'minefield' of social services
19 Apr 2023
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CYF Review: Panel must consult coal-face organisations
02 Apr 2015
![The 'hidden' care kids: Need for benefits to raise someone else's child up 50%](/uploads/images/article-3.webp)
The 'hidden' care kids: Need for benefits to raise someone else's child up 50%
04 Apr 2023
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Grandparents' Trust To Appear Before Select committee
17 Mar 2014
![Grandparents Raising Grandchildren’s Jacqui Phillips shares how a carer’s life can change overnight](/uploads/images/article-4.jpg)
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren’s Jacqui Phillips shares how a carer’s life can change overnight
07 Dec 2022
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren conference
03 Mar 2014
![Grandparents Raising Grandchildren announced as recipient of Manawatū Guardian Christmas appeal](/uploads/images/article-5.jpeg)
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren announced as recipient of Manawatū Guardian Christmas appeal
01 Dec 2022
![Actor Bruce Hopkins has a flippin' good birthday, with 67 leaps off a wharf](/uploads/images/article-6.webp)
Actor Bruce Hopkins has a flippin' good birthday, with 67 leaps off a wharf
23 Nov 2022
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Grandparents raising grandchildren to receive extra funding
15 Dec 2013
!['They do it for love': Lockdown throws up extra challenges for grandparents raising their grandkids](/uploads/images/article-7.jpeg)
'They do it for love': Lockdown throws up extra challenges for grandparents raising their grandkids
17 Oct 2021
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New Welfare Reforms Catch Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
16 Jul 2013
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Extra $35m for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
16 May 2013
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren advise Minister
10 Apr 2013
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COVID-19 Coronavirus: Lockdown: What it means for Grandparents with Kids at Home
24 Mar 2020
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren - Community of the Year
04 Mar 2013
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Open Evening
26 Apr 2012
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Actor takes the long way home to Stewart Island
09 May 2018
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Grandparents back Family Commission's Findings
05 Mar 2010
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Stepdaughter's methamphetamine addiction leaves Hamilton grandfather raising two sets of twins
04 Feb 2018
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The Healing Power of Grandparents
09 Sep 2009
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Grandparents bearing the burden of more parents on meth
26 Jan 2018
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Budget Response
23 May 2008
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Rings actor takes long walk for grandparents
27 Oct 2017
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Child Poverty Action Group report
29 Apr 2008
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World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse
19 Nov 2007
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Meet the grandparents raising their grandchildren
18 Oct 2017
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Grandparents still waiting for Labour promises
11 Sep 2007
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Actor Bruce Hopkins walks Te Araroa trail to raise money for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
05 Oct 2017
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Kin Carers Deserve Same Support as Foster Carers
06 Sep 2007
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The Grandparents that have to raise their Grandchildren
04 Oct 2017
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We know where the grandparents are
08 Aug 2007
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Insight: Meth - the Human Cost of a Hit
21 May 2017
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Mai FM: Bruce Hopkins' chat with Mai FM
22 Jan 2024
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Methamphetamine 'prevalent' in family breakdowns, says Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust
20 May 2017
![MSD owes millions in allowances owed - caregivers' advocate](/uploads/images/rnz-logo.webp)
MSD owes millions in allowances owed - caregivers' advocate
07 May 2021
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Grandparents step in as P epidemic spreads
19 May 2017
![Bruce Hopkins on the More FM Northland Breakfast show about walking the Te Araroa trail fundraising for GRG](/uploads/images/morefm-logo.webp)
Bruce Hopkins on the More FM Northland Breakfast show about walking the Te Araroa trail fundraising for GRG
24 Oct 2017
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Grandparents raising grandchildren deal with effects of drugs, alcohol and neglect
07 Sep 2016
![Walking the long way home - Actor Bruce Hopkins fundraises for GRG](/uploads/images/rnz-logo.webp)
Walking the long way home - Actor Bruce Hopkins fundraises for GRG
11 Oct 2017
![Grandparents group welcomes judge's crticism of CYF](/uploads/images/rnz-logo.webp)
Grandparents group welcomes judge's crticism of CYF
29 Mar 2017
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Grandparents under strain raising 'P babies'
07 Sep 2016
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Grandparents under strain raising 'P' babies
07 Sep 2016
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Grandparents getting paid at last
22 Dec 2015
![Launch of Grandparents Toolbox DVD](/uploads/images/rnz-logo.webp)
Launch of Grandparents Toolbox DVD
22 Jun 2012
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Grandparents raising grandchildren seek support
08 Jul 2015
![Diane Vivian on Newstalk ZB Sunday Evening](/uploads/images/newstalk-zb-logo.webp)
Diane Vivian on Newstalk ZB Sunday Evening
13 May 2012
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Parity for clothing allowance - in 2018
03 Jun 2015
![Jill Worrall presents research into grandparents raising grandchildren](/uploads/images/rnz-logo.webp)
Jill Worrall presents research into grandparents raising grandchildren
07 Sep 2009
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Six R's to raising grandchildren
24 Apr 2015
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Extra financial support for carers
15 Dec 2013
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Grandparent carers forced back to work
25 Jul 2013
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Unjust for grandparents and kids
08 Jun 2009
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust NZ Pays Tribute To Kings Birthday Honours Recipient David White
05 Jun 2023
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Law change means equity for grandparent caregivers
24 Jun 2021
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Grandparent Care Advocates Say Removal Of 12-month Rule Can’t Come Soon Enough
18 May 2020
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Board Appointments
21 Sep 2019
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GRG Trust Announcement
18 Oct 2018
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Budget 2018 Clothing Allowance
17 May 2018
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Clothing allowance for children welcomed with open arms
17 May 2018
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust NZ Founding Trustee recognised as a Commonwealth Point of Light
09 Mar 2018
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Grandparent caregivers receive “dreadful” treatment
23 Jul 2017
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Grandparent caregivers receive “dreadful” treatment by Work and Income
23 Jul 2017
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GRG Announcement - CEO Appointment
23 Dec 2016
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Grandparents call for support for ALL vulnerable children in wake of new report
20 Sep 2016
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Major New Zealand grandparent caregiver survey launches
11 Mar 2016
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Founder celebrated in New Year’s Honours List
31 Jan 2016
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GRG Founder Calls for Better Support for the “Unsung Heroes”
28 Oct 2015
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Diane Vivian on Rhema Broadcasting
26 Jul 2011
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Flipping mad: Actor somersaulting for charity
22 Jan 2024
![Raising grandson easier than negotiating 'minefield' of social services](/uploads/images/article-1.webp)
Raising grandson easier than negotiating 'minefield' of social services
19 Apr 2023
![The 'hidden' care kids: Need for benefits to raise someone else's child up 50%](/uploads/images/article-3.webp)
The 'hidden' care kids: Need for benefits to raise someone else's child up 50%
04 Apr 2023
![Grandparents Raising Grandchildren’s Jacqui Phillips shares how a carer’s life can change overnight](/uploads/images/article-4.jpg)
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren’s Jacqui Phillips shares how a carer’s life can change overnight
07 Dec 2022
![Grandparents Raising Grandchildren announced as recipient of Manawatū Guardian Christmas appeal](/uploads/images/article-5.jpeg)
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren announced as recipient of Manawatū Guardian Christmas appeal
01 Dec 2022
![Actor Bruce Hopkins has a flippin' good birthday, with 67 leaps off a wharf](/uploads/images/article-6.webp)
Actor Bruce Hopkins has a flippin' good birthday, with 67 leaps off a wharf
23 Nov 2022
!['They do it for love': Lockdown throws up extra challenges for grandparents raising their grandkids](/uploads/images/article-7.jpeg)
'They do it for love': Lockdown throws up extra challenges for grandparents raising their grandkids
17 Oct 2021
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
COVID-19 Coronavirus: Lockdown: What it means for Grandparents with Kids at Home
24 Mar 2020
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Actor takes the long way home to Stewart Island
09 May 2018
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Stepdaughter's methamphetamine addiction leaves Hamilton grandfather raising two sets of twins
04 Feb 2018
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Grandparents bearing the burden of more parents on meth
26 Jan 2018
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Rings actor takes long walk for grandparents
27 Oct 2017
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Meet the grandparents raising their grandchildren
18 Oct 2017
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Actor Bruce Hopkins walks Te Araroa trail to raise money for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
05 Oct 2017
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
The Grandparents that have to raise their Grandchildren
04 Oct 2017
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Insight: Meth - the Human Cost of a Hit
21 May 2017
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Methamphetamine 'prevalent' in family breakdowns, says Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust
20 May 2017
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Grandparents step in as P epidemic spreads
19 May 2017
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Grandparents raising grandchildren deal with effects of drugs, alcohol and neglect
07 Sep 2016
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Grandparents under strain raising 'P babies'
07 Sep 2016
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Grandparents getting paid at last
22 Dec 2015
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Grandparents raising grandchildren seek support
08 Jul 2015
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Parity for clothing allowance - in 2018
03 Jun 2015
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Six R's to raising grandchildren
24 Apr 2015
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Extra financial support for carers
15 Dec 2013
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Grandparent carers forced back to work
25 Jul 2013
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Unjust for grandparents and kids
08 Jun 2009
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
GRG Awareness & Appeal Week – 27 October to 2 November
23 Oct 2015
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
“But still the children wait”
07 Jun 2015
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
‘Don’t be taken in’ by extra $25 GRG Founder warns
25 May 2015
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
CYF Review: Panel must consult coal-face organisations
02 Apr 2015
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Grandparents' Trust To Appear Before Select committee
17 Mar 2014
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren conference
03 Mar 2014
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Grandparents raising grandchildren to receive extra funding
15 Dec 2013
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
New Welfare Reforms Catch Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
16 Jul 2013
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Extra $35m for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
16 May 2013
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren advise Minister
10 Apr 2013
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren - Community of the Year
04 Mar 2013
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Open Evening
26 Apr 2012
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Grandparents back Family Commission's Findings
05 Mar 2010
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
The Healing Power of Grandparents
09 Sep 2009
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Budget Response
23 May 2008
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Child Poverty Action Group report
29 Apr 2008
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse
19 Nov 2007
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Grandparents still waiting for Labour promises
11 Sep 2007
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Kin Carers Deserve Same Support as Foster Carers
06 Sep 2007
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
We know where the grandparents are
08 Aug 2007
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust NZ Pays Tribute To Kings Birthday Honours Recipient David White
05 Jun 2023
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Law change means equity for grandparent caregivers
24 Jun 2021
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Grandparent Care Advocates Say Removal Of 12-month Rule Can’t Come Soon Enough
18 May 2020
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Board Appointments
21 Sep 2019
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
GRG Trust Announcement
18 Oct 2018
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Budget 2018 Clothing Allowance
17 May 2018
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Clothing allowance for children welcomed with open arms
17 May 2018
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust NZ Founding Trustee recognised as a Commonwealth Point of Light
09 Mar 2018
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Grandparent caregivers receive “dreadful” treatment
23 Jul 2017
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Grandparent caregivers receive “dreadful” treatment by Work and Income
23 Jul 2017
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
GRG Announcement - CEO Appointment
23 Dec 2016
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Grandparents call for support for ALL vulnerable children in wake of new report
20 Sep 2016
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Major New Zealand grandparent caregiver survey launches
11 Mar 2016
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Founder celebrated in New Year’s Honours List
31 Jan 2016
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
GRG Founder Calls for Better Support for the “Unsung Heroes”
28 Oct 2015
![GRG Logo Placeholder](/img/placeholder.webp)
Mai FM: Bruce Hopkins' chat with Mai FM
22 Jan 2024
![MSD owes millions in allowances owed - caregivers' advocate](/uploads/images/rnz-logo.webp)
MSD owes millions in allowances owed - caregivers' advocate
07 May 2021
![Bruce Hopkins on the More FM Northland Breakfast show about walking the Te Araroa trail fundraising for GRG](/uploads/images/morefm-logo.webp)
Bruce Hopkins on the More FM Northland Breakfast show about walking the Te Araroa trail fundraising for GRG
24 Oct 2017
![Walking the long way home - Actor Bruce Hopkins fundraises for GRG](/uploads/images/rnz-logo.webp)
Walking the long way home - Actor Bruce Hopkins fundraises for GRG
11 Oct 2017
![Grandparents group welcomes judge's crticism of CYF](/uploads/images/rnz-logo.webp)
Grandparents group welcomes judge's crticism of CYF
29 Mar 2017
![Grandparents under strain raising 'P' babies](/uploads/images/rnz-logo.webp)
Grandparents under strain raising 'P' babies
07 Sep 2016
![Launch of Grandparents Toolbox DVD](/uploads/images/rnz-logo.webp)
Launch of Grandparents Toolbox DVD
22 Jun 2012
![Diane Vivian on Newstalk ZB Sunday Evening](/uploads/images/newstalk-zb-logo.webp)
Diane Vivian on Newstalk ZB Sunday Evening
13 May 2012
![Jill Worrall presents research into grandparents raising grandchildren](/uploads/images/rnz-logo.webp)
Jill Worrall presents research into grandparents raising grandchildren
07 Sep 2009
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Diane Vivian on Rhema Broadcasting
26 Jul 2011