From today, 1 August 2026, Jane Searle is Aotearoa New Zealand’s Children’s Commissioner, leading Mana Mokopuna. “Alongside the dedicated Mana Mokopuna team, I am committed to advocating for systemic change. “Many people across the country work tirelessly on the front line every day to protect children. “On behalf of everyone at Mana Mokopuna, I warmly welcome Jane to the role of Children’s Commissioner. The Children’s Commissioner holds an independent statutory role to promote, protect, and monitor the rights, interests, and safety of the 1.2 million tamariki and rangatahi in Aotearoa New Zealand.