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Has the Minister received any advice since November 2023 that women and children experiencing family violence in Tairāwhiti have been unable to, or are experiencing barriers to access refuge accommodation when required?

Answered Question 33963 (2026)
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Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Has the Minister received any advice since November 2023 that women and children experiencing family violence in Tairāwhiti have been unable to, or are experiencing barriers to access refuge accommodation when required?

Answered by

Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

Answer

In May 2025, I received an aide-mémoire titled, ‘Intersection of family violence and housing instability’ which included reference to a 2024 case study by Manaaki Tairāwhiti.