Welcome, Kia Ora

If you or your family or whānau have been affected by crime, there are a range of services available to help you deal with the practical and emotional effects of the crime at each stage of the criminal and youth justice process.

Click here for immediate help

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  • Protection for victims
  • Legal information
  • The justice system

Getting immediate help

Your local Police station or 111

If a crime has been committed, phone your local Police station. 

If anyone is in immediate danger or is injured, dial 111 immediately.

Victim support

0800 VICTIM (842 846)

Provides 24 hour emotional support, personal advocacy and information to victims of crime and trauma throughout New Zealand.

Victims of crime information line

0800 650 654

Provides information for people affected by crime about support services and the justice system. This free phone line is available from 9am – 6pm on normal working days. Outside of these hours there is continued support available as callers can connect to the line's partner agency Victim Support.

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