Social Development and Employment Minister Carmel Sepuloni has announced  Judge Frances Eivers’ appointment as the new Children’s Commissioner. 

Judge Eivers, who is currently a District Court Judge in Manukau, will take up the role on 1 November 2021. She has been appointed for two years. 

The Children’s Commissioner is an independent Crown Entity and advocates for the interests, rights and wellbeing of children and young people. 

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