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There’s over a million tamariki in New Zealand.

And you've all got your whole lives ahead of you.

My job is to be your champion, so you can thrive and enjoy your childhood, protected along the way.

As a child, your right to safety is something all of us adults should protect fiercely, so you can grow up free from harm, living your potential.

Too often, we've failed to keep the promise to make sure you're all safe.

We can't let it happen anymore. We won't.

You, your safety and happiness are so important to me that I'm writing this letter to you, and to all New Zealand's children.

I'm writing so that you know we all care about you, fully committed to a future where you grow up safe and full of joy.

So now, I'm signing my name to that – a safer future for our tamariki.

And I'm asking all of New Zealand's adults to join me.