15% of NZ women in relationships experience economic abuse, most commonly refusing money for household expenses, according to University of Auckland research.

15% of women in New Zealand who have been in relationships experience economic abuse, which involves controlling their financial resources, according to new University of Auckland research. This common form of abuse compounds other forms of violence and pushes women into poverty. The study, based on data from the NZ Family Violence Study, found that refusing to provide money for household expenses is the most prevalent act of economic abuse.

March 05, 2024
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