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A New Zealand family shelter was full, forcing staff to house survivors in hotels due to rising demand amid economic stress and policy barriers.
A family violence refuge in Auckland, New Zealand, was fully booked over the weekend, with staff preparing to place new arrivals in hotels due to high demand, especially during the December holidays.
Shine Refuges, operated by Presbyterian Support Northern, reported rising cases linked to financial stress, job insecurity, and food insecurity.
Staff cite policy changes limiting emergency housing access as worsening the crisis.
One survivor, Hannah, escaped years of abuse including physical violence and near-fatal strangulation, crediting the refuge with life-saving support.
The organization urges increased government funding and donations to expand capacity.
Un refugio familiar de Nueva Zelanda estaba lleno, lo que obligó al personal a alojar a los sobrevivientes en hoteles debido a la creciente demanda en medio de la tensión económica y las barreras políticas.