NZFVC News

June 2013

Focus on elder abuse and neglect - 13 Jun, 2013
Age Concern New Zealand is drawing attention the widespread issue of elder...
Launch of eSocSci presents new opportunity to share family violence research - 11 Jun, 2013
The New Zealand social science website engaged Social Science | Hui Rangahau...
Select Committee reports on proposed Family Court reforms - 3 Jun, 2013
The Select Committee has released its report on the proposed reforms to the...
Bill to create non-contact orders for victims of serious violent and sexual assault introduced - 3 Jun, 2013
Justice Minister Judith Collins has introduced the Victims’ Orders Against...
Minister calls for review of sexual violence sector funding - 3 Jun, 2013
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has called for a nationwide review...

May 2013

Bill to increase penalties for online child sexual offences; new 'indecent communication' offence - 28 May, 2013
Justice Minister Judith Collins has introduced legislation into Parliament...
Christchurch project ReachOut expands services - 28 May, 2013
The North Canterbury ReachOut project featured on Marae Investigates on 12 May...
Funding renewed for family violence networks - 24 May, 2013
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has announced two more years of...
Additional $8m over four years for E Tu Whānau - 24 May, 2013
Associate Minister for Social Development Tariana Turia has announced an...
Saudi Arabia launches No More Abuse campaign - 24 May, 2013
Saudi Arabia recently launched its first anti-domestic abuse campaign, 'No More...
Peter Boshier discusses family violence on TVNZ Q+A - 23 May, 2013
Peter Boshier, former Principal Family Court Judge and now Chair of the White...
Corrections Minister calls for GPS monitoring of domestic violence perpetrators - 21 May, 2013
Corrections Minister Anne Tolley has called for 24 hour GPS monitoring of...
Christchurch Women's Refuge becomes Aviva Family Violence Services - 17 May, 2013
Christchurch Women's Refuge has announced its name change to Aviva Family...
Growing Up in New Zealand data access workshops - 17 May, 2013
The longitudinal Growing Up in New Zealand study is making its antenatal data...
NZ Sign Language resources from the It's not OK campaign - 17 May, 2013
The It's not OK campaign is celebrating New Zealand Sign Language Week (13-19...
Glenn Inquiry begins evidence collection - 16 May, 2013
The Glenn Inquiry, an independent inquiry into all forms of child abuse and...
'Paws for thought' to look at animal abuse and domestic violence - 14 May, 2013
A TV series on animal law and animal welfare presented by Auckland barrister...
Consultation on enduring powers of attorney open - 14 May, 2013
Public consultation on the effectiveness of the 2007 Protection of Personal and...
Dating violence prevention pilot programme in secondary schools - 9 May, 2013
A dating violence prevention pilot programme, 'Loves Me Not', will begin in...
Launch of survivor helpline and poster campaign in Rape Awareness Week (6-12 May) - 9 May, 2013
Rape Awareness Week (RAW) is running this year from 6th to 12th May. It has...
'A better start' selected as national science challenge - 9 May, 2013
'A better start', improving the potential of young New Zealanders to have a...
Judge Boshier to chair White Ribbon campaign; 2012 White Ribbon report - 3 May, 2013
The White Ribbon campaign has announced Judge Peter Boshier as its new...
Rugby, partner violence and professional sports bodies; Julian Savea charged with assault - 3 May, 2013
Discussion on partner violence, professional sports players and the...
Video clip showcases Paeroa family violence prevention project - 2 May, 2013
Paeroa anti-violence advocates have showcased a community action project...

April 2013

Some Family Court reform changes; silence on Bristol clause and FDR fees - 30 Apr, 2013
Justice Minister Judith Collins has announced some changes to planned Family...
Christchurch PSO pilot project provides support for perpetrators - 30 Apr, 2013
A 'Police Safety Order pilot project' underway in Christchurch aims to reduce...
First 2012 No To Violence conference resources now online - 30 Apr, 2013
The first batch of resources from the No To Violence conference held in...
NZ children rate poorly in OECD: UNICEF report - 23 Apr, 2013
New Zealand children have rated poorly in a United Nations Children's Fund (...
NZFVC Issues Papers: Child maltreatment, intimate partner violence and parenting - 20 Apr, 2013
Two new Issues Papers have been released today by the New Zealand Family...
New round of bullying funding open - 19 Apr, 2013
Round Two of Te Punanga Haumaru Fund opened on 2 April 2013. It closes on...
Concerns raised about Police stats - 15 Apr, 2013
Concerns have been raised by Women's Refuge about the drop in crime reported by...
Men must work to change 'toxic masculinity' - 15 Apr, 2013
Discussing the Steubenville rape case, author Jaclyn Friedman has highlighted...
Law Commission recommends law change on complainants' previous sexual history - 7 Apr, 2013
The Law Commission has recommended a legislative change about the admissibility...
Backdown on some Family Court reforms; rethink needs to go further - 7 Apr, 2013
Justice Minister Judith Collins has backed down on some Family Court reforms,...

March 2013

Update on the implementation of the Children's Action Plan - 26 Mar, 2013
The National Children's Director has provided an update on the implementation...
Results from NZFVC user survey - 22 Mar, 2013
Thank you to all who responded to the Clearinghouse User Survey we carried out...
Changes to the Taskforce for Action on Violence within Families - 22 Mar, 2013
The new Terms of Reference for the Taskforce and its Programme of Action for...
Children's Commissioner opposes Family Court reforms - 15 Mar, 2013
Children's Commissioner Russell Wills had added his voice to widespread...
International Women's Day - calls for action to end violence against women - 7 Mar, 2013
On International Women's Day, the Auckland Coalition for the Safety of Women...
Select Committee reviews report on policing adult sexual assault - 7 Mar, 2013
Select Committee review has been carried out of Deputy Auditor-General...