Loading

Planned strike action, 23 to 24 October 2025

Some health workers at Health NZ public hospitals and services are planning to strike on Thursday 23 October to 7am on Friday 24 October.

Emergency departments will be open for emergencies only. For more information:

This page contains location specific content

Select your location to make sure you are viewing the most relevant information.

Using your current location

Using your selected location

There was a problem locating you

QR Code

Assault and abuse

As well as physical assault, abuse includes sexual violence, emotional abuse and controlling behaviour. Abuse can happen to anyone regardless of their gender, age, race or religion.

Child abuse and neglect

Abuse and neglect need to be treated seriously because the effects can be very harmful and may last a lifetime.

Elder abuse and neglect

Elder abuse is when an older person experiences harm or distress. Harm can happen in different ways.

Teens and young adults

Abuse can happen to anyone regardless of their gender, age, race or religion.

Sexual harm

Sexual harm is any sort of sexual contact, act or behaviour towards another person who does not give consent.

Family harm

Family harm is when someone uses their words or actions to control or harm a family or whānau member.