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Dates for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori and Pacific Language Weeks 2019
News 29 Mar 2019
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Minister for Pacific Peoples, Aupito William Sio has announced the dates of the seven Pacific Language Weeks early this year to encourage organisations to start planning and get involved. Minister Sio said strengthening and broadening the use of...
Domestic violence victims' workplace protections legislation comes into effect 1 April
News 29 Mar 2019
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The Domestic Violence—Victims' Protection Act 2018 comes into effect on 1 April 2019. The Act amends the Holidays Act 2003, Employment Relations Act 2000 and Human Rights Act 1993. The legislation gives victims of domestic violence additional...
Call for presenters for national domestic and sexual violence conference
News 26 Mar 2019
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The National Coalition of Specialist Domestic Violence Service Providers, in partnership with Te Ohaakii a Hine – National Network Ending Sexual Violence Together (TOAH-NNEST), are hosting a national conference on sexual and domestic violence...
Tō Hīkoitanga - Breaking Silent Codes (Domestic & Sexual Violence) Gathering, April 2019
News 25 Mar 2019
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A four day wānanga, Tō Hīkoitanga - 125 Suffrage & Breaking Silent Codes (Domestic Violence & Sexual Violence) Across Aotearoa, Australia & Pacific is being hosted by Te Whare Tiaki Wāhine Refuge at Horouta Marae, Porirua from 11-14...
Government hosts workshop on strengthening criminal justice system for victims
News 18 Mar 2019
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As part of the Government's work on criminal justice reform, Chief Victims Advisor Kim McGregor has hosted a two day workshop, Hāpaitia te Oranga Tangata Safe and Effective Justice: Strengthening the Criminal Justice System for Victims. The workshop...
Royal Commission invites applications for Survivor Advisory Group; new forum launched
News 13 Mar 2019
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The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions is seeking applications for a Survivor Advisory Group. The deadline to apply is 31 March 2019. The Survivor Advisory Group is one method...
Family and sexual violence service provider update - MSD, March 2019
News 12 Mar 2019
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The Ministry of Social Development's (MSD) latest email update for family and sexual violence service providers covers a number of areas of work. You can view the updates online and subscribe to receive them to your inbox. The March 2019 update ...
Joint Venture update: Registration of Interest open for Whānau Resilience Services and more
News 28 Feb 2019
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The February update from the government’s Joint Venture on Family Violence and Sexual Violence includes: Update from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Domestic and Sexual Violence), Jan Logie MP A call to service providers interested in offering...
Joint Venture seeking specialist family violence practitioners/leaders for expert design groups
News 27 Feb 2019
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The Government's Joint Venture Business Unit, Family Violence and Sexual Violence (JVBU) is seeking up to 18 representatives to participate in two expert design groups (Tauiwi and Kaupapa Māori). The deadline to submit your interest is 8 March 2019...
Government releases final report from Whānau Ora Review
News 21 Feb 2019
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Whānau Ora Minister Peeni Henare has released the final report summarising findings from the review of the Whānau Ora commissioning approach. The Government announced the Whānau Ora Review in April 2018. The independent review panel looked at how...
Charities Act Review: Public meetings begin, discussion document released
News 10 Feb 2019
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Government is consulting with the public on the review of the Charities Act 2005. The deadline to make a submission has been extended to 31 May 2019. Te Tari Taiwhenua | Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has announced community meetings across...
New reports on image based abuse, pornography and online abuse
News 08 Feb 2019
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A number of reports have been published on research into image based sexual abuse, pornography and online abuse and harassment in New Zealand. Report on image based sexual abuse Netsafe has recently published Image-based sexual abuse: A snapshot of...
United Nations review of NZ human rights makes more than 30 recommendations on violence
News 07 Feb 2019
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The United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council reviewed New Zealand's human rights record on 21 January 2019. This was the third Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of New Zealand by the Human Rights Council. The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a...
Justice reform survey open for victims/survivors of crime
News 07 Feb 2019
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A survey has been launched for victims/survivors of crime as part of the Government's Hāpaitia te Oranga Tangata – Safe and Effective Justice programme. This is the Government's cross-agency programme focused on reforming the criminal justice system...
Consultation open on health and disability system review
News 07 Feb 2019
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The Government is currently asking for feedback on the New Zealand health and disability system. The deadline to submit feedback is 31 May 2019. This first round of consultation is seeking feedback on how the health and disability system is working...
New Year Honours List recognises service to children and justice reform
News 07 Feb 2019
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On 31 December 2018, the Government announced the 2019 New Year Honours List. The Honours Lists are approved by the Queen on the Prime Minister's advice. Professor Tracey McIntosh (Ngāi Tūhoe) was appointed Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (...
Second round of consultation open on family justice reforms
News 30 Jan 2019
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The Independent Panel reviewing the 2014 Family Court reforms is running a second round of consultation. This consultation invites feedback on the Panel's suggested changes to the family justice system. The deadline to submit feedback is 1 March...
New resource translates common family violence terms; vigil for Xi Wang
News 30 Jan 2019
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The Ministry of Justice has released handouts that provide translations of terms related to family violence in 13 different languages. The documents are designed to be used by interpreters working with people when English is a second language in...
New from NZFVC: Using systems thinking to address IPV and CAN
News 30 Jan 2019
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The New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse has today published Issues Paper 13, Using systems thinking to address intimate partner violence and child abuse in New Zealand. The paper is written by Sarah Carne, David Rees, Nicola Paton and Janet...
Using systems thinking to address intimate partner violence and child abuse in New Zealand
Page 23 Jan 2019
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Issues Paper 13, January 2019 Authors: Sarah Carne1, PhD, David Rees2, PhD, Nicola Paton3 and Janet Fanslow4 PhD 1 Independent researcher2 Synergia Ltd3 Manager/Community Lead, New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse4 Associate Professor, Social...