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New Zealand Grandparents Day!

New Zealand Grandparents Day!

Closed — 51 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 16 years, 2 months ago
Currently there is a day celebrating our mums, a day celebrating our dads, but there is no day celebrating New Zealand grandparents and the unique role they play in our families and communities. This is a real opportunity to create a day to for our grandparents to be acknowledged and celebrated for who they are for us and our families; for the amazing contribution of love they are in our lives. 


 I invite you to sign this e-petition: We respectfully request that the House of Representatives institute an annual Grandparents' Day to celebrate and honour grandparents, and to recognise and acknowledge the special role they play in families and communities. 

 Your support does make a difference. Thank you.

Updates

July 18, 2010

I have been reading through the messages you are leaving and I am truly moved by the stories about the grandparents who shaped your lives. It is because of your openness that this idea is gaining momentum and I am just doing my best to keep up with the interest you have generated.

July 18, 2010

I am honestly a bit overwhelmed by the way so many of you have embraced this vision for our grandparents. This momentum belongs entirely to the people who took a moment to show they care.

9 Comments

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Te Rau
16 years ago Featured

Big ups to all the nanas and koro out there holding it down for our tamariki.

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Wiremu Guerrero
16 years ago Featured

yup good call.

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Davina Dunn
16 years ago Featured

WHERE DO I SIGN?? My parents are amazing with my kids and get zero credit. bring on grandparents day.

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Linda Alvarez
16 years ago Featured

Love this idea. They deserve some recognition for sure!

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Mike Kapoor
16 years ago Featured

Too right. Grandparents are the backbone of the family.

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Sarah Edwards
16 years ago Featured

My kids love their nana so much she does everything for them. about time she got a special day

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Donald Hegan
8 years ago

This is a great idea. Let's do it

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Jo
9 years ago

Yes we need an official Grandparents Day!