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Agency drops Māori name for family and sexual violence prevention body

StuffNZ HeraldFriday 27 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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The Executive Board for the Elimination of Family Violence and Sexual Violence will no longer use its Māori name, Te Puna Aonui. Minister Karen Chhour announced the change and reforms to the advisory board, stating the agency should reflect all New Zealanders.

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First reported by Stuff, Fri 27 Jun 2025, 11:31am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 85 minutes
  1. StuffStuff

    Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence agency drops Māori name (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Family violence prevention minister Karen Chhour ditches Māori name for agency, forming new group instead of ‘Māori-only one’ (opens in new tab)