Family Violence
If you and your children are in danger now, call the Police on
111.
Women's Refuge Te Whakaruruhau
Women's
Refuge provides the support and information you need when you
are dealing with violence in your life. They won't judge you, and
they won't tell you what to do - they'll listen and help you make
choices for your safety. They are not a government department; they
are an independent community organisation run by women for women
and children. To find a local refuge, click here.
Family Violence. It's not OK!
Free phone 0800 456 450
The Family
Violence Information Line provides self-help information and
connects people to services where appropriate. It is available
seven days a week, from 9am to 11pm, with an after-hours message
redirecting callers in the case of an emergency.
Shine, Preventing Violence in the Home
Free phone 0508 744 633
This phone line is available 24 hours a day, where you can
receive advice. The website also offers information and advice
about family violence.
Of the 6846 babies in the study, 184 are twins or triplets.
Source: Growing Up in New Zealand
There was a huge range of birth weights, ranging from about 600 grams to nearly 6000 grams.
Source: Growing Up in New Zealand
The first solid food most frequently give to the babies was baby rice, followed soon after by fruit and vegetables.
Source: Growing Up in New Zealand
One third of the study babies are expected to identify with more than one ethnicity.
Source: Growing Up in New Zealand
At six weeks, the longest time slept by the Growing Up babies varied from just half an hour to over 12 hours.
Source: Growing Up in New Zealand
At nine months, just over half the babies were crawling at least five metres.
Source: Growing Up in New Zealand
At nine months, a third of the Growing Up babies were shaking their heads to say ‘no’.
Source: Growing Up in New Zealand
A thousand mothers reported that they were speaking some te reo Maori to their babies at nine months.
Source: Growing Up in New Zealand