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18/09/2026

A new State Redress Service has been launched to support survivors of abuse or neglect in state care. Survivors seeking information, wanting to make a new claim, or wanting to understand what happens next can now visit the website below:

If you believe you experienced abuse or neglect while in State care, you may be able to apply for State redress. State Redress NZ makes it easier to get information about State redress, make a claim, understand what happens next, and find support. This website explains how to make a claim, what happ...

11/09/2026

Youth Fest is on again in Palmy on the 26th of September. It is a free event for rangatahi aged 12 to 24, with activities, workshops and experiences covering sport, creativity, culture, wellbeing and useful skills for everyday life. Check out this website for more information:

A free festival for rangatahi aged 12 to 24, packed with activities, workshops and experiences to try — from boxing and barista training to VR, art, wellbeing and more.

04/09/2026

Chief Government Victims Advisor, Ruth Money, has recommended using expert panels rather than jurors for sexual violence cases. She says the current system is failing - with jurors having misconceptions and lacking understanding of sexual violence. Listen to the full podcast here:

A suggestion judges could replace juries on sexual violence trials.

28/08/2026

Te Tāhū o te Ture | Ministry of Justice has published their fourth annual Progression of reported sexual assaults through the criminal justice system. This report shows victims’ pathways through the criminal justice system, rather than perpetrators. A diagrammatic representation of the progression is on the website below.

21/08/2026

Happy Friday everyone 💜

07/08/2026

Statistics show that approximately one in eight New Zealand men will experience sexual assault at some point in their lifetime. Read more about this less talked about group of survivors in the below article:

By Mike King, executive director, I Am Hope Foundation Every now and then I come across a statistic that stops me in my tracks. Recently, I was reading research on childhood sexual abuse and male survivors. I expected the numbers to be confronting. What I wasn’t prepared for was just how large the...

16/07/2026

A thought for your Friday 💜

09/07/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing Matariki. Check out the below website to discover the meaning, stars, traditions, and family-friendly ways to honour the Māori New Year✨

Learn about Matariki, the Māori New Year — its stars, cultural meaning, seasonal knowledge, and why it is significant to Aotearoa New Zealand.

03/07/2026

Te Tāhū o te Ture | Ministry of Justice has recently published Youth victimisation and harm: findings from the Youth health and wellbeing survey 2025 (2026). The report covers bullying, verbal harm, physical harm, and sexual harm. Read the full report here:

This report is an overview of the results from young people surveyed in school settings. It

19/06/2026

This week is Elder Abuse Awareness week which aims to put the spotlight on elder abuse, and older people’s rights to live free from exploitation and abuse. Check out the Age Concern website for more information and how to contact them for advice and support.

Age Concern is a charitable organisation dedicated solely to people over 65.