The community of Kaiti in Tūranganui a Kiwa have ousted the pokie machines from the Kaiti Mall. Tuta Ngarimu, manager of the Ka Pai Kaiti Trust, says the battle has been won but the war on pokies continues.
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Family Violence Bills pass third reading
The Family Violence Bill and the Family Violence (Amendments) Bill have both passed their third readings in Parliament and will become law.
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NewsMore New Zealanders receiving hardship assistance
Minister Carmel Sepuloni says the "steep rise" reflects the ongoing challenges for people seeking affordable accommodation.
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New doco shares story of domestic violence survivor
A new documentary, I AM WARU, shares the story of a Gisborne father who survived a childhood surrounded by family violence.
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Solutions not just talk wanted from criminal justice summit
The government's criminal justice summit is underway and will address reform in the New Zealand justice system.
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Man Up working with fathers to change families
Former Mongrel Mob member Toko Koopu says the Man Up programme, which strengthens men to become better fathers, husbands, and leaders in the home and community has not only changed him but given him a chance to improve other's lives.
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Letele nominated for NZer of the Year award
Every day Dave Letele is helping Māori and Pacific Island families live a healthy life by teaching them to eat the right foods and providing fitness programmes. His efforts over the years haven't gone unnoticed with the former boxer been nominated for the title of 2019 New Zealander of the Year award.
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New law passed to allow victims of domestic violence 10 days leave
Parliament has passed the Domestic Violence Victims' Protection Bill which will provide up to ten days' paid leave a year and flexible working arrangements to help deal with the impacts of the violence.
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Single mums to benefit after release of new govt report
Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter says the report shows the need for an overhaul of the welfare system to better support single mums.
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More than 130,000 whānau to benefit from Family Package
Government announces long awaited Family Package. Mid-winter's here and whānau may just feel a little bit warmer. Here's a break down of what you might be eligible for.
