Safety In New Zealand

TELEPHONE: Getting Help Right Now!

Helping and support agencies in New Zealand include:

	Your own doctor.
	Your local police station. Ask to speak with a Youth Aid Officer. Their number is in the blue pages at the front of your telephone directory.
	Alcohol Helpline:	0800 787 797
	Barnardos:	0800 222 345
	Citizens Advice Bureau:	0800 367 222
	Family Planning Association:	(04) 384 4349 (national office)
	Internet Safety:	0508 638 7233 (0508 NETSAFE) (Freephone 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday) www.netsafe.org.nz
	Lifeline	0800 111 777
	Mental Health Services:	0800 800 717 (24 hour helpline)
	Plunketline:	0800 933 922
	Skylight	0800 299 100 www.skylight.org.nz Dealing with change, loss and grief
	Youth Empowerment Line:	0800 800 525 Pre-recorded messages of encouragement www.help4youth.com
	Youthline:	0800 376 633
	What's Up:	0800 942 8787 (For young people)

Remember

Throughout New Zealand, a number of support services are available to help and support young people and their families. Start keeping a list of the local services available in your area and keep it handy. Among these would be the Child, Youth and Family Service. Their telephone number is in the blue pages at the front of your telephone directory.

Safety Information

• ACC – Injury Prevention.
• Auckland Police – Safety in the Home.
• Avalanche.net – Avalanche information exchange.
• Canoeing Safety – The New Zealand Recreational Canoeing Association.
• Censorship and the Internet – The Department of Internal Affairs.
• Citizens Advice Bureaux – Know your rights.
• Cycle Safety – Safety features & safety rules.
• Keeping Ourselves Safe – Owen Sanders (Illinois State University)
• Maritime Safety – Maritime Safety in NZ.
• Ministry of Health – Medsafe.
• Miscarriage Support Auckland Inc – Understanding Miscarriage.
• New Zealand Law Resources – Divisions / Organisations of law.
• New Zealand Police – Official website.
• New Zealand Police – Police safety tips.
• No Excuse for Abuse – Keeping kids safe.
• NZ Fire Service – Safety in your home.
• NZ Mountain Safety Council – Outdoor Safety.
• NZ Police Youth Education Service – Keeping ourselves safe.
• NZERN – New Zealand ecological restoration network.
• Online Safety in New Zealand Schools – A resource for schools and teachers.
• Playground People – Play Value.
• Smart Kids – Smart kids are safe kids.
• Water Safety NZ – National organisation responsible for ensuring that all New Zealanders are safe in and around water.