•1973, the first New Zealand women’s refuge was established in Christchurch.
•1982, domestic protection Act 1982 passed
•1987, Te Whakaruruhau, the first Māori Women's Refuge, was established in Hamilton.
•1994, lobbying for review of domestic protection legislation.
•1997,Shakti Asian Women's Refuge established.
•2004, Family Violence Clearing House established.
•2018, the Family Violence Act 2018.