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ERO report on school-based sexuality education finds ongoing inadequacies and inconsistency
News 03 Oct 2018
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The Education Review Office (ERO) has published a report on their review of sexuality education in schools. The review identifies examples of good practice in sexuality education but a continued need for improvement and action in schools. The report...
New government "joint venture" approach to addressing family and sexual violence
News 02 Oct 2018
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The Government has announced a new "joint venture" approach to addressing family and sexual violence. The joint venture’s role is to "lead, integrate, and provide support for everyone to ensure an effective whole-of-government response to family...
Government consulting on significant reforms to public service
News 02 Oct 2018
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The Government is consulting on reforms to the public service. Minister of State Services Chris Hipkins said the proposed changes are a major shift in the way the public service operates. Chris Hipkins said: "On a system wide level, the changes...
Consultation on welfare reforms; Social Security Legislation Rewrite Bill passes
News 01 Oct 2018
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The Government's Welfare Expert Advisory Group (WEAG) is inviting public feedback on the welfare system, through submissions and community forums. The deadline to submit feedback is 9 November 2018. The WEAG is reviewing the welfare system and will...
Family and Sexual Violence Work Programme update - MAT, September 2018
News 25 Sep 2018
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The September email update from the Government’s cross-agency family violence and sexual violence work programme provided an update on a number of work areas. You can sign up to receive the full updates direct to your inbox by emailing the Multi-...
Family and sexual violence service provider updates - MSD, September 2018
News 24 Sep 2018
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The Ministry of Social Development's (MSD) latest two email updates for family and sexual violence service providers cover a number of areas of work. The 24 September 2018 update announces a new project looking at ways to strengthen the support for...
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori; government consultation on Te Reo Māori strategy
News 13 Sep 2018
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'Kia Kaha te Reo Māori' is the theme of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week), underway 10-16 September 2018. Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori (Māori Language Commission) explains the theme: "‘Kia Kaha’ is well known in New Zealand English with...
We're updating our website - have your say
News 11 Sep 2018
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In response to your feedback, we're updating our website. We've created a very short online survey to find out more about what you love and hate about the current website. Please take 5 minutes to take the survey and let us know what you need from a...
Government consultation on gambling strategy
News 11 Sep 2018
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The Ministry of Health is seeking public feedback on its Strategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm 2019/20 to 2021/22. The deadline to submit feedback is 21 September 2018. The Gambling Act 2003 sets out the requirement for a strategy. The Act...
Consultation open on family court review
News 06 Sep 2018
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The Independent Panel reviewing the 2014 Family Court reforms is now accepting public submissions. The deadline to submit feedback is 9 November 2018. The Panel is seeking feedback on Rewriting the 2014 Family Justice System Reforms from anyone who...
Government consulting on rental legislation; tenancy rights and domestic violence
News 30 Aug 2018
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The Government is undertaking a targeted reform of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA). The RTA is the main legislation related to the contract and interactions between residential landlords and tenants. The reform is focused on: "Tenancy...
New process to identify and address harm to children in state care
News 30 Aug 2018
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The Minister for Children Tracey Martin announced a new approach to monitoring harm including harm experienced by children while in care, inclduing abuse and neglect. The approach involves changes to what is measured and how it is measured. Key...
ACC commits $18.4m to healthy relationships education in schools, tender open
News 27 Aug 2018
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ACC has committed $18.4 million to making the Mates & Dates healthy relationships programme available in more schools nationwide. Mates & Dates is a healthy relationship programme for secondary school students in years 9 to 13, delivered...
Pilots for support of sexual violence survivors in criminal justice system
News 27 Aug 2018
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Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni announced a new pilot to support sexual violence survivors going through the criminal justice system. The pilot will provide psycho-social support leading up to, during and after the criminal justice...
New research reports on addressing family violence in Pacific communities
News 21 Aug 2018
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Reports have been published from four research projects exploring addressing family violence in Pacific communities and cultural contexts. The projects focused on both ethnic specific and wider Pacific populations. The research projects and reports...
Ministry of Justice seeking feedback on family violence resources
News 21 Aug 2018
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The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) is seeking feedback on two family violence resources. In preparation for legislation changes expected with the Family and Whānau Violence Legislation Bill, the Ministry of Justice is reviewing their resources and...
Family and sexual violence service provider update - MSD, August 2018
News 21 Aug 2018
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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. The August 2018 update includes: Key themes of feedback from the sector as part of the first steps to...
ACC provides additional funding for Gandhi Nivas facilities for men who use violence
News 20 Aug 2018
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ACC has provided Gandhi Nivas with an additional $1.7m in funding over three years, to expand their services. Gandhi Nivas provides emergency housing, counselling and referral for men who have either been issued with a Police Safety Order, or are...
Legislation seeking to prevent forced marriage passes
News 13 Aug 2018
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The Minors (Court Consent to Relationships) Legislation Bill has passed its third reading in Parliament and received Royal Assent. The purpose of the Minors (Court Consent to Relationships) Legislation Bill is to prevent forced marriage. It requires...
Stats NZ consulting on well-being indicators
News 13 Aug 2018
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Statistics New Zealand is seeking public feedback about indicators to measure success for Aotearoa New Zealand. These indicators are intended to measure more than just economic success (e.g. Gross Domestic Product) by including wellbeing and...