The number of common assault offences against children in New Zealand amounted to in 2018. Prevention of child abuse is a high priority for the New Zealand government, as the prevalence of such abuse is relatively high when compared to other developed countries. Despite efforts by both the government and non-governmental organizations, there has been little change in the recorded number of violent offences against children over the past four years across the country.
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Salvation Army (New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga & Samoa Territory). (February 19, 2019). Number of recorded common assault offences against children in New Zealand from 2015 to 2018 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 04, 2026, from /statistics/1063728/new-zealand-common-assault-offences-on-children/
Salvation Army (New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga & Samoa Territory). "Number of recorded common assault offences against children in New Zealand from 2015 to 2018." Chart. February 19, 2019. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 04, 2026. /statistics/1063728/new-zealand-common-assault-offences-on-children/
Salvation Army (New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga & Samoa Territory). (2019). Number of recorded common assault offences against children in New Zealand from 2015 to 2018. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 04, 2026. /statistics/1063728/new-zealand-common-assault-offences-on-children/
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Number of recorded common assault offences against children in New Zealand from 2015 to 2018 [Graph], Salvation Army (New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga & Samoa Territory), February 19, 2019. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1063728/new-zealand-common-assault-offences-on-children/
