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Story: Childhood

Page 8. All images & media

From page 1 - Defining childhood

From page 2 - Play and recreation

From page 3 - Friendship, sport and youth groups

From page 4 - Family, school and work responsibilities

From page 5 - Child discipline and justice

From page 6 - Children’s rights and well-being

How to cite this page

Kerryn Pollock, Childhood, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/story/156306/media (accessed 10 June 2026).

Story by Kerryn Pollock, published 22 March 2011.