By Felix Walton of RNZSexual abuse support services facing cuts in the new year have been given an extra six months, but are being told not to expect any more than that. The government planned to redirect $1.7 million from various contracts with sexual abuse services from January. That included a long-running contract with HELP Auckland, worth about $380,000 a year, to provide long-term counselling for survivors of sexual abuse that weren't eligible for ACC coverage. This is free counselling for 5 to 19-year-oldsAsian Family Services: 0800 862 342 or text 832. Victim Support 0800 842 846.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 22, 2025 00:33 UTC