A protest calling for action against sexual violence and for safer streets was held earlier this year. Photo / Katie HarrisA protest calling for action against sexual violence and for safer streets was held earlier this year. Photo / Katie HarrisEXPLAINER:Wellington has recently been grappling with an increasingly concerning issue on its city streets - people don't feel safe. Tomorrow, Wellington City councillors are considering a paper at a committee meeting that outlines the progress made on the Pōneke Promise to date. A sexual violence prevention action plan is being developed as well as a programme for environments which involve alcohol.

Source: New Zealand Herald September 01, 2021 17:02 UTC