Family violence reform paper 1: Context and supporting integrated responses [pdf, 582 KB]
...and expecting the government to lead the way. The response to the tragic death of Moko Rangitoheriri is the latest illustration that New Zealanders consider the rate of family violence here unacceptable and they want significant reform. These reforms are comprehensive, far-reaching and designed as a package 11. This and previous governments have spent significant time, effort and money on responding to family violence and it’s fair to say we have not seen the improvements we expec...