Two-thirds of Hawke’s Bay people affected by family violence, survey finds

A stark reality has emerged from Hawke's Bay, with a new survey indicating that two-thirds of the region's population has been affected by family violence. This alarming statistic points to the widespread and deeply entrenched nature of domestic abuse within the community.

The survey's findings paint a grim picture of the pervasive impact of violence on individuals and families. It suggests that domestic abuse is not an isolated issue but a significant societal problem affecting a vast majority of residents in the region, whether directly or indirectly.

Personal accounts shared in relation to the survey highlight the devastating consequences of family violence. One mother's story, detailing struggles with alcohol, drugs, and violence despite having five children, serves as a poignant example of the complex and destructive forces at play within affected households. These testimonies underscore the urgent need for support and intervention.

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We have five beautiful children, but then alcohol got involved, drugs ... and violence.