Supporting victim-survivors of stalking
Stalking and harassment is now a crime, providing strengthened protections for women and girls facing stalking. It carries a maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment.
If you are experiencing stalking, supporting someone who is or want to better understand what stalking can look like, these pages are here to help.
Stalking is a crime in New Zealand, giving victim-survivors strengthened protections under the law. Women and girls are overrepresented as victim-survivors of stalking and the law recognises that stalking can be a harmful pattern of unwanted behaviour that affects your safety, wellbeing and daily life.
Here you’ll find information about what stalking behaviours are included, where to get help and support and what practical steps workplaces can take to respond safely.
If you’re experiencing stalking and harassment behaviour, know you’re not alone and that there is support available.
Stalking and harassment is now a crime, providing strengthened protections for women and girls facing stalking. It carries a maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment.
Victim-survivors are now protected across a wide range of scenarios.
"RECOGNISE, RESPOND, SUPPORT: Practical workplace responses to stalking" is a free, practical resource for employers and workplaces supporting staff who are experiencing stalking.
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