The Centre champions and strengthens the collective approach of government, tangata whenua, communities and whānau to enable wellbeing and a life free from family violence and sexual violence.
The Joint Venture was formed in 2018 to improve the whole-of-government approach to family violence and sexual violence.
The business unit, now known as the Centre, was created to support the Joint Venture.
In 2022, the Joint Venture became Te Puna Aonui, an interdepartmental executive board under the Public Service Act 2020.
In 2025, the business unit was renamed the Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention.
Executive Board agencies are responsible for implementing Te Aorerekura – the National Strategy to Eliminate Family Violence and Sexual Violence.
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