Sylvia Yandall: The Hidden Crisis of Violence in our Pacific Communities

The government says its “tough on crime” policies are delivering results, with 49,000 fewer victims of violent crime reported over the last two years. But since October 2023, there has been a 42% rise in the number of Pacific victims of violent crime. Poutu Pasifika services manager Sylvia Yandall joined #Pacificmornings to share more. #PacificMornings #Pasifika #CrimeStats #SocialJustice #NewZealandPolitics #communitysafety About Pacific Mornings and PMN News Pacific Mornings is the flagship morning news show on New Zealand radio station 531pi run by Pacific Media Network (PMN). The show is a product of PMN News and is dedicated to uplifting Pacific voices and telling stories that matter to Pacific communities across Aotearoa, the region and beyond. Hosted by William Terite, the show provides a platform for authentic Pacific conversations and discussions on issues impacting the Pacific communities. Website: www.pmn.co.nz Facebook: www.facebook.com/531pi Instagram: www.instagram.com/stories/531pi/ X: www.x.com/PMN__News