Family violence is a crime in New Zealand. There are services that can help people experiencing family violence.
- Services that can help with what you should do if you are experiencing or witnessing domestic or family violence (link to external website, new window).
- Shakti Woman’s Refuge Trust has a centre in Dunedin.
- Te Whatu Ora has information about family violence (link to external website, new window).
- New Zealand Police offer help for family violence (link to external website, new window).
- A national campaign against family violence (link to external website, new window).