National Candidate Scott Simpson Encourages Waihi To Have Their Say On Green Paper

Posted by Media Release: Scott Simpson National Party Candidate Coromandel on 27/07/2011

National Party Coromandel candidate, Scott Simpson, has welcomed the release of the Government’s Green Paper for Vulnerable Children, and is encouraging Waihi people to have their say on its proposals.

“Too many of our children are being abused and neglected, in our area and throughout New Zealand,” says Scott Simpson. “It is time to take serious action to make sure our children are better protected.

“While New Zealand has a strong foundation of services and support for children and families, more needs to be done to help our children grow, develop and achieve.”

The Green Paper is a discussion document which outlines ideas the Government wants to test with the public before forming a Children’s Action Plan.

“This document is about New Zealand’s children; how we care for and protect them, the trade-offs and sacrifices we’re prepared to make, and the opportunities we want them to have,” says Scott Simpson.”I want to see every child in the Coromandel electorate nurtured, valued and protected, and the Green Paper is a step towards making this happen.”

The paper poses solutions to complex issues facing children and asks the public to consider the questions raised by those issues.

“We're encouraging everyone to get involved,” says Scott Simpson. “Anyone in the Coromandel electorate who wants to contribute can read the Green Paper at www.childrensactionplan.govt.nz and make a submission. We should unite as a community and get behind this process, to help make a real difference in the lives of children.”

Submissions are open until 28 February 2012, and can be made on Facebook at www.facebook.com/greenpaperonchildren, in person at one of the public meetings, by email to yourresponse@childrensactionplan.govt.nz, or posting to Green Paper for Vulnerable Children, PO Box 1556, Wellington.