Talk with Children Campaign | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 19, 2026 · 1m

Kids are arriving at kindergarten with fewer words and weaker communication skills—and that’s alarming educators. The Northland Kindergarten Association’s new “Talk with Children” campaign is rallying parents and caregivers to boost early language development through daily conversations. With screen time rising and face-to-face chats falling, speech therapists and the Ministry of Education are sounding the alarm: strong oral skills are vital for literacy, social growth, and future success. The campaign offers practical tools and activities, while the ministry expands early intervention…