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Father found guilty in 'anti-smacking' case

A Christchurch father has been convicted of assaulting his four-year-old son after a two-day trial that was seen as a test of the anti-smacking laws. Ref. Source 3

Children Hitting Spanking Anti-smacking

New Zealand votes on smacking ban

New Zealanders have the chance to vote on whether parental smacking of children should remain a criminal offence. Ref. Source 5

Anti-smacking / Spanking / Hitting Children History & Civil Business Politics

I hope this law is repealed as some kids do need a good smack on the back side to learn to be good.

Children Hitting Spanking Anti-smacking

Anti-smacking side concede loss likely

Campaigners on both sides of the smacking debate believe a referendum result due out tonight will be a victory for those who opposed a controversial 2007 law change. Ref. Source 1

Children Hitting Spanking Anti-smacking

Key says no to changing smacking law

Pro-smacking campaigners are calling on the Government to fast-track a law change to allow parents to smack their children, after a thumping referendum victory. Ref. Source 1

Anti-smacking / Spanking / Hitting Children

Families appointee opposes law on smacking

Smacking law opponent Bruce Pilbrow is being promoted to deputy chief families commissioner as the Government continues to shake up the Families Commission. Ref. Source 1

Anti-smacking / Spanking / Hitting Children

Smacking ban 'improves parenting'

Parents should find ways of punishing children without smacking, says the deputy head of the Council of Europe. Ref. Source 6

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'Violent' child training book off to censor

A book teaching parents how to smack, thump and pull their children's hair could soon be banned following a complaint. Ref. Source 6