Vine Quick Reads: 9 May 2025

Welcome to our Quick Reads format. Each week we share selected news bites relevant to family violence and sexual violence in Aotearoa.

Submissions open to inform design of new Emergency Management Bill

Te Rākau Whakamarumaru | National Emergency Management Agency is consulting on the design of the new Emergency Management Bill, which will replace the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002. The Bill aims to ensure a whole-of-society approach to emergency management, including planning for the diverse needs of those who may face worse outcomes in emergency situations. To assist submissions, Vine has gathered research exploring gender and marginalised communities during emergencies. Submissions are due 5pm, 20 May 2025.

New Whānau Ora commissioning agencies announced

The Government has announced the four new Whānau Ora commissioning agencies:

North Island, north of Taupō: National Hauora Coalition, Te Tiratū and Ngaa Pou Hauora o Taamaki Makaurau Consortium operating as Rangitāmiro;
North Island, south of Taupō: Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira;
South Island: Te Tauraki Limited, a subsidiary of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu;
Pasifika families nationwide: The Cause Collective, operating as The Tātou Collective.

These will replace the three previous commissioning agencies: Whānau Ora (previously Te Pou Matakana), Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu, and Pasifika Futures. For more, see Te Ao Māori News’ coverage and RNZ’s reporting.

Resources on responding to sextortion in light of new figures shared by Netsafe

Netsafe has reported a 68% increase in sextortion threats in the first three months of 2025. Sextortion is when someone threatens to share a nude image or sexually explicit video of a person unless they pay them or provide more sexual content. Netsafe has noted concerning increases in AI-generated deepfake images, younger victims being targeted, and the rise of organised crime groups. See their guide on what to do if you’re experiencing sextortion, including what can be done to remove images and videos from the internet, whether real or artificially generated.

New Zealand Crime and Victimisation Survey (NZCVS) published report on public perceptions of the justice system

Tāhū o te Ture | Ministry of Justice have published Public Perceptions Module (PPM) key results: public perceptions of the justice system (2025). This report shares findings from the PPM, a new addition to the NZCVS, which asks respondents about their trust, confidence and perceptions of fairness and efficacy in the New Zealand justice system. It also asks respondents about issues of concern in Aotearoa and their own neighbourhoods in the last 12 months. For a summary of the key findings, see the Ministry of Justice’s media release.

Ministry for Women releases ‘Free to lead’ social media toolkit for women in the public eye

Manatū Wāhine | Ministry for Women have released their Free to lead toolkit. The toolkit was designed to equip women in the public eye with practical tools and strategies to use against online harm. It contains two practical modules for individuals and employers and a video series featuring seven high-profile women in Aotearoa sharing their experiences navigating the online world. Speaking on the toolkit, Minister for Women, Nicola Grigg, has shared concerns that online abuse could dissuade women from stepping into high-profile leadership and political positions.

Welcome to our Quick Reads format. Each week we share selected news bites relevant to family violence and sexual violence in Aotearoa.