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New Zealand Implements New Harassment Law

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A new law addressing gaps in the previous harassment act is set to come into effect on May 26, 2026. The legislation makes certain actions a criminal offense with a maximum penalty of five years in prison.

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RNZ National

“the new law comes into effect 26 May, 2026. This year, it makes us looking at criminal offence with a maximum penalty of five years in prison, addressing gaps in the previous harassment act.”

RNZ National

“our country has now stood up and is saying. identify a situation in their lives that is similar to any one of our three stories that are in there, that they will feel like it's okay to ask for help and it's valid to ask for help.”

RNZ National

“they are actually going through a process with the new law to learn how to identify that. So definitely, obviously a lot more training, but I think we're definitely in the right direction.”

RNZ National

“the new law to learn how to identify that. So definitely, obviously a lot more training, but I think we're definitely in the right direction.”

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