scholarly journals "We Had to Cope With What We Had": Agency Perspectives on Domestic Violence and Disasters in New Zealand.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Rosalind Margaret Elise Houghton
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Gender Mainstreaming ◽  
Financial Strain ◽  
Management Policy ◽  
National Database ◽  
Civil Defence ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Violence Reporting

<p>Under an over-arching feminist framework, this thesis utilises disaster sociology and domestic violence theory to examine the complex and multi-faceted relationship between domestic violence and disasters. The applicability of previously published theories was tested through a postal survey of communities affected by 17 Civil Defence emergencies in New Zealand and in 5 detailed case studies (taken from the 17 surveyed communities) relating to the impact of Civil Defence emergencies on domestic violence and disaster response agencies in New Zealand. The case studies involved the collection of reporting statistics from Women's Refuge, interviews with representatives of agencies working in domestic violence response and disaster management, and analyses of case file summaries from the Women's Refuge national database across the five affected geographic areas. These methods provided both quantitative and qualitative data on domestic violence reporting during disasters in New Zealand. In almost all of the communities studied there was an increase in reporting of domestic violence following the Civil Defence emergencies. Pre-existing theory and interviews within the case studies were used to examine significant factors and demographics that were common across the women seeking assistance during the disasters in order to provide coherent generalisations that may be applied in other contexts. The research concluded that domestic violence reporting did increase during disasters. Whilst it was not possible to determine whether it was only domestic violence reporting or domestic violence itself that had increased, interviews with key agency representatives revealed some of the possible causes of their increased workload. Confirming the findings of international studies, agency representatives stated that prior abuse and financial strain were some of the main factors behind the reported increases in domestic violence. Agency representatives reported a range of issues concerning the official responses to increased domestic violence reporting during disasters, many of which were structural issues regarding procedures set out in current Civil Defence policies. These procedural problems are examined in line with the feminist goals guiding this work and a case is made for policy changes that should lead to improved handling of increased domestic violence reporting during disasters and lead to the development of a more co-ordinated approach to the social impacts of disasters. In order to address the needs of domestic violence victims, the degree of gender mainstreaming within Civil Defence and Emergency Management policy and practice should also be reviewed. New Zealand is subject to both national and international obligations to address the impact that gender norms have on the outcomes of those experiencing disasters. It is currently not meeting these obligations. These lacunae in policy and planning are placing already vulnerable women and children at heightened risk during disasters. As a country that prides itself on progressive social policy, New Zealand can do better.</p>

scholarly journals "We Had to Cope With What We Had": Agency Perspectives on Domestic Violence and Disasters in New Zealand.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Rosalind Margaret Elise Houghton
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Gender Mainstreaming ◽  
Financial Strain ◽  
Management Policy ◽  
National Database ◽  
Civil Defence ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Violence Reporting

<p>Under an over-arching feminist framework, this thesis utilises disaster sociology and domestic violence theory to examine the complex and multi-faceted relationship between domestic violence and disasters. The applicability of previously published theories was tested through a postal survey of communities affected by 17 Civil Defence emergencies in New Zealand and in 5 detailed case studies (taken from the 17 surveyed communities) relating to the impact of Civil Defence emergencies on domestic violence and disaster response agencies in New Zealand. The case studies involved the collection of reporting statistics from Women's Refuge, interviews with representatives of agencies working in domestic violence response and disaster management, and analyses of case file summaries from the Women's Refuge national database across the five affected geographic areas. These methods provided both quantitative and qualitative data on domestic violence reporting during disasters in New Zealand. In almost all of the communities studied there was an increase in reporting of domestic violence following the Civil Defence emergencies. Pre-existing theory and interviews within the case studies were used to examine significant factors and demographics that were common across the women seeking assistance during the disasters in order to provide coherent generalisations that may be applied in other contexts. The research concluded that domestic violence reporting did increase during disasters. Whilst it was not possible to determine whether it was only domestic violence reporting or domestic violence itself that had increased, interviews with key agency representatives revealed some of the possible causes of their increased workload. Confirming the findings of international studies, agency representatives stated that prior abuse and financial strain were some of the main factors behind the reported increases in domestic violence. Agency representatives reported a range of issues concerning the official responses to increased domestic violence reporting during disasters, many of which were structural issues regarding procedures set out in current Civil Defence policies. These procedural problems are examined in line with the feminist goals guiding this work and a case is made for policy changes that should lead to improved handling of increased domestic violence reporting during disasters and lead to the development of a more co-ordinated approach to the social impacts of disasters. In order to address the needs of domestic violence victims, the degree of gender mainstreaming within Civil Defence and Emergency Management policy and practice should also be reviewed. New Zealand is subject to both national and international obligations to address the impact that gender norms have on the outcomes of those experiencing disasters. It is currently not meeting these obligations. These lacunae in policy and planning are placing already vulnerable women and children at heightened risk during disasters. As a country that prides itself on progressive social policy, New Zealand can do better.</p>

scholarly journals The impact of the Canterbury Earthquakes on the temporal and spatial patterning of crime in Christchurch, New Zealand

2016 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 135-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory D Breetzke ◽  
Marcus King ◽  
Inger Fabris-Rotelli
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Structural Damage ◽  
Spatial Patterning ◽  
The South ◽  
Exploratory Approach ◽  
Temporal And Spatial ◽  
Crime Types ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Main City

The Canterbury Earthquakes struck the Canterbury region of the South Island of New Zealand between September 2010 and February 2011. The Earthquakes resulted in widespread structural damage to Christchurch, the main city of the region, and greatly impacted other aspects of society including crime. In this study, we adopt an exploratory approach to investigate the impact that these earthquakes have had on the temporal and spatial patterning of four types of crime in Christchurch: assault, domestic violence, burglary and arson. Overall crime has decreased in post-quake Christchurch with the notable exception of domestic violence. We found remarkably similar temporal signatures of crime for all crime types occurring across both the pre- and post-earthquake periods. Spatially, crime has increased in the majority of neighbourhoods in Christchurch post-quake despite overall crime levels being down. Explanations for this paradoxical and other finding are outlined in the context of a rebuilding and recovering city.

Working Together, Building Capacity - A Case Study of Civil Defence Emergency Management in New Zealand

2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 565-576 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bo-Yao Lee ◽  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Emergency Management ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Exercise Programme ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Psychosocial Effects ◽  
Civil Defence ◽  
The Impact ◽  
New Zealanders

New Zealanders are exposed to multiple natural hazards. The country has experienced major disasters in the past, but recent decades have been relatively uneventful.1This paper reviews the New Zealand approach to civil defence emergency management (CDEM), as introduced by the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 (the CDEM Act). The approach promotes co-operative planning and sustainable management of hazard risks through the “4Rs” - reduction (of risks), readiness, response and recovery. It recognises the central government’s roles of national coordination, and emphasises the responsibilities of regional CDEM Groups, local government and communities for managing local hazard risks. The paper reviews various initiatives to illustrate that capacity building is a collective effort requiring active involvement across central and local government, nongovernmental agencies, communities and all individuals. New Zealand’s preparedness is examined from several perspectives, including: the level of public preparedness, lessons learned from real emergencies, a national exercise programme, and a monitoring and evaluation programme. The paper concludes that New Zealanders are making progress but difficulties remain in persuading all parties to work towards the vision of a “Resilient New Zealand.” 1. This paper was submitted before the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck the Canterbury region of the South Island of New Zealand (where the second largest city Christchurch is located) on 4 September 2010. Fortunately, no deaths and only a few serious injuries were reported as a result of the earthquake. The impact on buildings, infrastructure and economy, and psychosocial effects are being assessed as the paper is being finalised. However, the event is set to become the most costly disaster so far in New Zealand history. It will also be the most significant real test for many years of New Zealand’s emergency management arrangements, but it is too soon for an assessment in this paper of their effectiveness.

scholarly journals Domestic Violence in Immigrant Communities: Breaking the Cycle (Dissemination Event)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ferzana Chaze ◽  
Bethany J. (Bethany Joy) Osborne ◽  
Archana Medhekar ◽  
Purnima George
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Social Service ◽  
Family Court ◽  
Cycle Of Violence ◽  
Immigrant Communities ◽  
Family Mediation ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Impact

Dr. Ferzana Chaze and Dr. Bethany Osborne, and their fellow authors family lawyer Archana Medhekar, and Dr. Purnima George, Ryerson University discuss their recently published book Domestic Violence in Immigrant Communities: Case Studies. This book opens up an important conversation about the impact of domestic violence within immigrant communities and seeks solutions for how the social service and justice sectors can work more effectively to support vulnerable immigrant women and their families. In this webinar they are joined by an exciting panel of experts, to discuss the importance and relevance of the topic, and possible next steps in breaking the cycle of violence. We will be welcoming Justice Gerri Wong from the Family Court; Lianne Kendall, Sheridan’s Sexual Violence Response Specialist; Antionette Clarke from Peel Family Mediation; and Professor Nick Bala from Queen’s University. View Webinar: https://youtu.be/ogvdJIh8Ddc

scholarly journals Tall Poppy Syndrome & Patriarchal Femininity: An Auto-ethnographic Investigation into New Zealand’s Female-identifying Comedians

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Hill
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Ethnographic Research ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Cultural Phenomenon ◽  
Patriarchal Ideology ◽  
Contemporary Performance ◽  
The Impact

<p>This practice-based and auto-ethnographic research project explores the correlation between Tall Poppy Syndrome (TPS) and patriarchal femininity in the performances of female-identifying stand-up comedians in New Zealand. I identify ways TPS, as a patriarchal ideology, has an impact on the subconscious/and or conscious choices of New Zealand’s self-deprecating female-identifying comedians in contemporary performance. I have chosen to analyse TPS through an intersectional feminist lens, focusing on ways the historical construction of patriarchal femininity directly relates to the cultural phenomenon of Tall Poppy Syndrome. I aim to connect this relationship to the ways New Zealand female-identifying comedians ‘perform’ autobiographical comedy, as part of expected social and cultural conventions. As I want to investigate the impact of TPS in an exclusively New Zealand context, my research isolates its case studies to comedians who make comedy primarily for a New Zealand audience, discussing international comedians as a point of comparison.</p>

scholarly journals Tall Poppy Syndrome & Patriarchal Femininity: An Auto-ethnographic Investigation into New Zealand’s Female-identifying Comedians

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Hill
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Ethnographic Research ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Cultural Phenomenon ◽  
Patriarchal Ideology ◽  
Contemporary Performance ◽  
The Impact

<p>This practice-based and auto-ethnographic research project explores the correlation between Tall Poppy Syndrome (TPS) and patriarchal femininity in the performances of female-identifying stand-up comedians in New Zealand. I identify ways TPS, as a patriarchal ideology, has an impact on the subconscious/and or conscious choices of New Zealand’s self-deprecating female-identifying comedians in contemporary performance. I have chosen to analyse TPS through an intersectional feminist lens, focusing on ways the historical construction of patriarchal femininity directly relates to the cultural phenomenon of Tall Poppy Syndrome. I aim to connect this relationship to the ways New Zealand female-identifying comedians ‘perform’ autobiographical comedy, as part of expected social and cultural conventions. As I want to investigate the impact of TPS in an exclusively New Zealand context, my research isolates its case studies to comedians who make comedy primarily for a New Zealand audience, discussing international comedians as a point of comparison.</p>

scholarly journals Counterfeiting in the Primary Industry Sector and the Threat to New Zealand’s Economy

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-74
Author(s):  
Rhys Ball ◽  
Stephen Quirke ◽  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Complex Problem ◽  
Primary Industry ◽  
Food Fraud ◽  
Industry Sector ◽  
Primary Products ◽  
Product Counterfeiting ◽  
International Reputation ◽  
The Impact

Counterfeiting in its various iterations presents a potentially significant threat to our international reputation as a premium exporter of primary products. Taking existing international scholarly research in the area of food fraud, this article presents a typology of counterfeit activity as it pertains to the New Zealand primary industry sector. Through selected case studies, we explain how counterfeiting is a far more nuanced and complex problem than generally considered, and conclude that there should be a much stronger appetite for an integrated public-private identification framework that understands these variations in order to effectively pre-empt and mitigate the impact of primary product counterfeiting in this country.

scholarly journals Domestic Violence in Immigrant Communities: Breaking the Cycle (Dissemination Event)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ferzana Chaze ◽  
Bethany J. (Bethany Joy) Osborne ◽  
Archana Medhekar ◽  
Purnima George
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Social Service ◽  
Family Court ◽  
Cycle Of Violence ◽  
Immigrant Communities ◽  
Family Mediation ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Impact

Dr. Ferzana Chaze and Dr. Bethany Osborne, and their fellow authors family lawyer Archana Medhekar, and Dr. Purnima George, Ryerson University discuss their recently published book Domestic Violence in Immigrant Communities: Case Studies. This book opens up an important conversation about the impact of domestic violence within immigrant communities and seeks solutions for how the social service and justice sectors can work more effectively to support vulnerable immigrant women and their families. In this webinar they are joined by an exciting panel of experts, to discuss the importance and relevance of the topic, and possible next steps in breaking the cycle of violence. We will be welcoming Justice Gerri Wong from the Family Court; Lianne Kendall, Sheridan’s Sexual Violence Response Specialist; Antionette Clarke from Peel Family Mediation; and Professor Nick Bala from Queen’s University. View Webinar: https://youtu.be/ogvdJIh8Ddc

scholarly journals Leaving it all to the Resource Management Act 1991: The Demise of the Tort of Private Nuisance

2004 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 563
Author(s):  
Antoinette Besier
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Resource Management ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Local Authority ◽  
The Impact

This article examines the development of the tort of private nuisance in New Zealand, with particular reference to the impact of the Resource Management Act 1991. The challenges confronting, and remedies available to, potential nuisance plaintiffs are contrasted with those provided for under the Act. Case studies of potential nuisance situations sourced from local authority files are used to illustrate some likely approaches to nuisance situations. The author argues that recent cases such as Hawkes Bay Protein Ltd v Davidson are sending the tort of private nuisance down the path of obsolescence.

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