Christmas Should Be Time of Whānau, Not Fear – But Domestic Violence Spikes Instead

08/12/2025
Christmas Should Be Time of Whānau, Not Fear – But Domestic Violence Spikes Instead

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Episode Synopsis

As Aotearoa heads into the festive season, data from New Zealand and overseas paints a grim picture: for too many whānau, Christmas and summer holidays are not warm and joyous – but dangerous. Reports to police, helplines, and family-violence services […]

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