New Stalking and Harassment Legislation Aotearoa New Zealand

This post is a little late being published - but still critical new legislation for all kaimahi and whānau to be aware of.

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 - new laws give Police the power to serve a stalking and harassment notice or charge someone with a stalking and harassment offence.

These new laws mean Police staff can now take immediate action where stalking is identified. Stalking is a pattern of obsessive, unwanted, and repeated behaviour that undermines a victim’s sense of safety and wellbeing. 

For more information on the new laws, what they mean, and how to recognise stalking, look at our information for victims of stalking factsheet - info-factsheet-people-being-stalked.pdf

If you think they’re being stalked, call Police on 105 or report it online. Or if you are in immediate danger, call 111. For other specialist support services, or more information on stalking, go to Where to Get Help | ECLIPSE