National Network of Stopping Violence Services - Latest News [Page 1]
Budget focus on family violence prevention a big step
Sunday, 19 May 2019, 3:49 pm | National Network of Stopping Violence Services
The National Network of Stopping Violence Services today welcomed the Ardern Government’s Family Violence and Sexual Violence Package announcement, part of its Wellbeing Budget. More >>
Frontline services excited by Government addressing violence
Friday, 28 September 2018, 2:54 pm | National Network of Stopping Violence Services
A major national domestic violence network has enthusiastically welcomed today’s announcement by the Government of a joint venture approach to addressing family and sexual violence in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Spokesperson and Kaiarahi, Merran Lawler ... More >>
Funding increase excludes many front-line services
Tuesday, 15 May 2018, 2:49 pm | National Network of Stopping Violence Services
Last week’s announcement by the Prime Minister of a $76m increase in funding for family violence services was unlikely to ease the financial burden on many specialist front-line services, a leading national family violence network said today. More >>
Minister’s rejection of findings lacks “evidence base”
Thursday, 6 April 2017, 3:24 pm | National Network of Stopping Violence Services
Today’s announcement by Social Development Minister, Anne Tolley that she was not prepared to accept the recommendations arising from the Privacy Commissioner’s report into the collection of Individual Client Level Data from MSD funded social ... More >>
Welcoming Family Violence Death Review Findings
Saturday, 27 February 2016, 2:52 pm | National Network of Stopping Violence Services
Te Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Patunga/National Network for Stopping Violence Services (Te Kupenga) welcomes the fifth report of the Family Violence Death Review Committee released yesterday. “The Report is exceptionally well thought out and the ideas ... More >>
‘No to Violence’ Unites Australasian Indigenous Networks
Sunday, 28 October 2012, 10:17 pm | National Network of Stopping Violence Services
‘No to Violence’ Unites Australasian Indigenous Networks Te Kupenga – the National Network of Stopping Violence – is an official supporter of an Australasian conference promoting indigenous dialogue and collaboration. Maori domestic and family ... More >>
Anti-Violence Workers Fear Government Funding Cuts
Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 12:40 pm | National Network of Stopping Violence Services
Media Statement Tuesday May 8 2012 Anti-Violence Workers Fear Government Funding Cuts Frontline family violence agencies are fearful for the safety of domestic violence victims amid growing concerns of impending funding cuts to coordinated interagency ... More >>
New Operations Manager Appointed to Stopping Violence
Thursday, 1 March 2012, 10:08 am | National Network of Stopping Violence Services
Press Release: Stopping Violence Dunedin 29th February 2012 New Operations Manager Appointed to Stopping Violence Dunedin Inc. Stopping Violence Dunedin Inc (SVD) is delighted to announce that Paul Martin has been appointed as Operations Manager. ... More >>
Is Bob McCoskrie really putting 'families first'?
Thursday, 24 November 2011, 3:14 pm | National Network of Stopping Violence Services
When Bob McCoskrie ( ‘Why I won't be wearing the White Ribbon’, NZ Herald, November 24) tells us that women are just as violent as men, he flies in the face of common sense. Sadly, most people are aware of the horrific toll of men’s violence to women ... More >>
Whakarerekehia! Make the Change – And End Men’s Violence!
Wednesday, 23 November 2011, 1:50 pm | National Network of Stopping Violence Services
The National Network of Stopping Violence, Te Kupenga, is urging all New Zealanders to take a stand against men’s violence. More >>
Domestic Violence Conference Debates Whanau Ora
Wednesday, 25 May 2011, 3:12 pm | National Network of Stopping Violence Services
A major transformation in the way health and social services are designed and delivered to New Zealand families will be the subject of a special panel discussion at the 2011 national domestic violence conference next month (June). Toitoi Manawa: Inspiring ... More >>
Family Violence Campaign Launches in Hawke's Bay
Thursday, 19 May 2011, 12:51 pm | National Network of Stopping Violence Services
A regional family violence campaign to raise awareness of domestic violence amongst young people and their families will be launched in the Hawke’s Bay today (Thursday May 19 at 4.00 PM). More >>
Domestic Violence Conference Challenges Politicians
Tuesday, 26 April 2011, 1:08 pm | National Network of Stopping Violence Services
MPs from the major political parties will front up on the issue of family violence at the national conference of Te Kupenga – the National Network of Stopping Violence – in June. More >>
Domestic Violence Conference Challenges Politicians
Thursday, 21 April 2011, 9:59 am | National Network of Stopping Violence Services
MPs from the major political parties will front up on the issue of family violence at the national conference of Te Kupenga – the National Network of Stopping Violence – in June. Toitoi Manawa: Inspiring Change will bring together a cross-section ... More >>
New Anti-Abuse Laws May Penalise Women
Wednesday, 13 April 2011, 2:51 pm | National Network of Stopping Violence Services
Te Kupenga – the National Network of Stopping Violence – is concerned that new laws aimed at preventing child abuse may unfairly penalise women. The Government is fast-tracking legislation to further protect children from assault, neglect and ... More >>
Police figures show community is taking action
Friday, 1 April 2011, 12:32 pm | National Network of Stopping Violence Services
The latest police statistics show that community and government initiatives to reduce domestic violence are saving lives, saving money and making a difference to thousands of New Zealanders – so says Brian Gardner, of Te Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Patunga ... More >>
White Ribbon Day: Welcome on board John Key
Thursday, 25 November 2010, 10:33 am | National Network of Stopping Violence Services
The National Network of Stopping Violence Services (NNSVS) is delighted that the Prime Minister John Key has agreed to be a White Ribbon Day ambassador. The Families Commission made the announcement about the Prime Minister this morning (White Ribbon ... More >>
Name suppression changes will stop celebrity abuse
Wednesday, 6 October 2010, 5:09 pm | National Network of Stopping Violence Services
Proposed law changes to make it harder to secure name suppression in court are being welcomed by the National Network of Stopping Violence Services - Te Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Patunga. More >>
NNSVS welcomes report on curbing alcohol harm
Wednesday, 28 April 2010, 12:52 pm | National Network of Stopping Violence Services
Domestic violence levels in New Zealand would drop significantly, if recommendations from the Law Commission’s report on Curbing Alcohol Harm were accepted, according to Te Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Patunga - the National Network of Stopping Violence Services ... More >>
100% support for Wiki, White Ribbon Day Ambassador
Tuesday, 15 September 2009, 12:57 pm | National Network of Stopping Violence Services
Strong and positive leadership by men is one of the best ways to reduce New Zealand’s shocking domestic violence rates – that’s why the National Network of Stopping Violence Services (NNSVS) 100% endorse the White Ribbon Ambassadors Scheme launched ... More >>