NZFVC News

October 2012

Applications for Te Ao Auahatanga Hauora Māori: the Māori Health Innovation Fund 2013–2017 now open - 31 Oct, 2012
Applications for Te Ao Auahatanga Hauora Māori: the Māori Health Innovations...
Proposed Family Court changes - information from NZ Law Society - 30 Oct, 2012
The Family Law Section of the NZ Law Society is collating information on the...
Silent Injustice: Women's Experiences of the Family Court - 30 Oct, 2012
Researchers from The University of Auckland Nicola Gavey, Vivienne Elizabeth...
Family violence alternative resolution project trial starts - 30 Oct, 2012
A new process for some family violence cases is currently being trialled in the...
First Australian National Implementation Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children - 30 Oct, 2012
The Australian Government has released the National Implementation Plan for the...
Women’s Self Defence Network - Wāhine Toa seeking new teachers - 29 Oct, 2012
The Women’s Self Defence Network - Wāhine Toa is inviting indications of...
Michael P. Johnson speaks at Refuge conference - 29 Oct, 2012
US academic Michael P. Johnson was interviewed on Radio New Zealand on Sunday...
'Predictive risk modelling' for child maltreatment - 28 Oct, 2012
The Ministry of Social Development has released a report it commissioned as...
'Mixed but relatively poor' police progress on improving responses to adult sexual assault - 28 Oct, 2012
The Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) has published its third monitoring...
Auckland Council's Long Term Plan live - 25 Oct, 2012
Auckland Council’s Long Term Plan has been made public. The parts most relevant...
Auckland Council workshop presentations now available - 25 Oct, 2012
The presentations are now available from the 'Introduction to Auckland Council...
Feminist movements primary drivers of change on violence against women - 15 Oct, 2012
A study of 70 countries over four decades has found that the presence of...
Safe at Work, Safe at Home: Domestic violence and the workplace - 15 Oct, 2012
In November 2012, public forums on domestic violence and the workplace will be...
New UK domestic violence definition includes coercive control - 14 Oct, 2012
The UK Home Office has annouced it will expand the definition of domestic...
Court of Appeal overturns acquittal on basis of partner's evidence - 14 Oct, 2012
The Court of Appeal has overturned the acquittal of a man on charges of raping...
Criticisms of Family Court reforms continue; legal aid charges for family cases reduced - 12 Oct, 2012
Concerns continue to be expressed about the Family Court reforms announced in...
Highlights from the Safety 2012 World Conference - 11 Oct, 2012
The Safety 2012 World Conference was held in Wellington, 1-4 October...
Government releases White Paper for Vulnerable Children - 11 Oct, 2012
Minister for Social Development Paula Bennett has released the White Paper...
"It is OK to ask for help" now available in Sāmoan, Tongan and Cook Island Māori - 9 Oct, 2012
The "It's not OK" campaign's mini-booklet "It is OK to ask for help" is now...
Preventing sexual revictimisation report released - 5 Oct, 2012
The Ministry of Women's Affairs has released its report, 'Lightning Does Strike...
ACC says will consider compensation for privacy breach on individual bases - 4 Oct, 2012
ACC Chief Executive Ralph Stewart says if sensitive claimants whose privacy was...
Police report on family violence deaths - 1 Oct, 2012
NZ Police have released a report on family violence deaths. We strongly...

September 2012

Family violence, sexual assault - going up or down? - 27 Sep, 2012
The New Zealand Herald has reported an apparent drop in child abuse, based on...
Voice of experience in family violence services - 27 Sep, 2012
The "Voice of Experience" guide has been released by the Taskforce for Action...
Applications for 2013 NZFVC Research Fees Bursaries now open - 26 Sep, 2012
Every year, the New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse offers four Research...
Government to review immigration policy for people experiencing domestic violence - 25 Sep, 2012
Immigration Minister Nathan Guy says the Government will soon review...
Recommendations for sexual offence trials not to be implemented: Judith Collins - 24 Sep, 2012
Judith Collins has said recommendations made by the Law Commission for changes...
Family violence prevention campaign launched in Paeroa - 24 Sep, 2012
A campaign launched in Paeroa on the weekend aims to raise awareness about...
Reports from White Ribbon Men's Hui - 24 Sep, 2012
Speakers including Judge Peter Boshier and Alfred Ngaro MP addressed the White...
Owen Glenn launches independent inquiry into domestic violence - 21 Sep, 2012
Glenn Family Foundation Press Release, 21 September 2012: "Owen Glenn is...
Emily Longley's parents want to speak in New Zealand schools - 18 Sep, 2012
Emily Longley's parents want to visit New Zealand schools to tell Emily's story...
Work on "Investing in services for outcomes" continues - 14 Sep, 2012
The Government continues work on its programme to change the ways NGOs are...
New Zealand urged to do more to support women in the Pacific - 12 Sep, 2012
The New Zealand Government has been asked whether it is doing enough to support...
Solutions to Child Poverty - Children's Commissioner's paper released - 5 Sep, 2012
The Children's Commissioner has released an Issues and Options Paper on...
Government releases Action Plans: Supporting vulnerable children and reducing crime - 5 Sep, 2012
The Government has released its two 'Better Public Services' Action Plans...
Opposition to fixed fees for family law legal aid continues; High Court rejects appeal - 5 Sep, 2012
The High Court has rejected an appeal against the introduction of fixed fees...
Law Society raises concerns at Family Court delays - 5 Sep, 2012
The Law Society has raised serious concerns about a new system for processing...
'Safe at Home' service extended to South Auckland, Tauranga and Christchurch - 5 Sep, 2012
Shine's 'Safe At Home' service is to be extended from Auckland to South...

August 2012

Pacific family violence prevention - two funding opportunities - closing 21 September 2012 - 28 Aug, 2012
Family and Community Services has announced two funding opportunities available...
Te Punanga Haumaru fund applications now onpen - 21 Aug, 2012
Applications are now open for Te Punanga Haumaru funding that supports whānau...