Info Sheet
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These pages provide information about the Family Court, the kinds of issues it deals with, and the different methods it uses to resolve disputes, including counselling and mediation to he...
HarassmentThe Harassment Act 1997 protects you against a range of unwanted behaviour, such as someone following you, hanging around outside your home or workplace, repeatedly phoning, texting or wri...
Domestic ViolenceThese pages explain how the Domestic Violence Act 1995 protects against violence in the home. They explain how a victim of domestic violence can obtain a protection order, which is the ma...
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A Guide to Responding to a Protection Order (2006)
A self help guide to assist respondents determine what they can do about a protection order
Contact:
Whitireia Community Law Centre
Found In:
Family & Personal > Domestic Violence
Format: Booklet
Applying for a Protection Order (Jul 2007)
Information for a person experiencing domestic violence on how to apply to the Family Court for a Protection Order. Courts 008
Contact:
Courts (Ministry of Justice)
Found In:
Family & Personal > Domestic Violence
Format: Fact Sheet
Domestic Violence
What is an abusive relationship, and what you can do if you're in one?
Contact:
North Shore Women’s Centre
Found In:
Family & Personal > Domestic Violence
Format: Website
Domestic Violence (Jul 2007)
An introduction to the Domestic Violence Act 1995 and how the Act protects people from domestic violence.
Contact:
Courts (Ministry of Justice)
Found In:
Family & Personal > Domestic Violence
Format: Fact Sheet
Domestic Violence (Jun 2008)
This pamphlet deals with the law relating to domestic violence. Obtain pamphlet from pamphlets@lawyers.org.nz or from community law centres, citizens advice bureaus or law firms, or see the website. Free to individuals and non-profit community service organisations.
Contact:
New Zealand Law Society
Found In:
Family & Personal > Domestic Violence
Format: Brochure, Website
Domestic Violence Act - Protection Orders
Conditions and procedures for obtaining a protection order; consequences of a protection order.
Contact:
Neighbourhood Support New Zealand
Found In:
Family & Personal > Domestic Violence
Format: Fact Sheet
Domestic violence and harassment kit – Law-related education series (Jun 2010)
This is a comprehensive resource kit developed in association with the National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges and Wellington Community Law Centre. The kit provides a practical user-friendly approach for training on the Domestic Violence and Harrassment Acts. It includes a trainer's plan, handouts, powerpoint CD and contacts for further resources.
Order from the National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges Inc, ph 04 802 5078 or email info@refuge.org.nz
Contact:
Legal Services Agency
Found In:
Family & Personal > Domestic Violence
Format: Resource Kit
Cost: $65.00 incl GST and delivery within NZ