Louise Nicholas
Louise Nicholas is a prominent victim advocate in New Zealand who has spoken out against the judicial system's handling of sexual violence cases, highlighting the need for reform to name suppression laws to better support and protect survivors.
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The Front Page spoke to survivor advocate Louise Nicholas.
NZ crime in 2025: Gangs, drugs, and a Minister for Mafias? – The Front Page
New Zealand· 2025-12-19
The Front Page spoke to survivor advocate Louise Nicholas.
Rotorua emergency housing motels: As the dust settles, it’s time to reflect - EditorialNew Zealand· 2025-12-19Survivor advocate Louise Nicholas discussed support for those who have experienced sexual abuse.
Southland teacher aide Quade Strange’s prison sentence for child abuse material quashedNew Zealand· 2025-12-19
Louise Nicholas is a victims’ advocate who expressed disappointment in McSkimming’s home detention sentence.
New Deputy Police Commissioner declines to comment on McSkimming’s home detention sentenceNew Zealand· 2025-12-17
Louise Nicholas went public with her reservations about Wally Haumaha's appointment.
Former Deputy Police Commissioner Wally Haumaha distances himself from Jevon McSkimming and Andrew Coster after IPCA reportNew Zealand· 2025-11-17
Louise Nicholas had a well-documented experience with the New Zealand Police that raised concerns.
Letters: Jevon McSkimming scandal has rocked New ZealandersNew Zealand· 2025-11-14
Louise Nicholas is a campaigner for victims of sexual assault through the Louise Nicholas Trust.
Louise Nicholas on McSkimming scandal: ‘This time, they’re doing something about it’ – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-11-14
Louise Nicholas is mentioned as someone who has spoken out about police accountability.
Analysis: Leaders turning a blind eye to a powerful predator mate? The call is coming from inside the stationNew Zealand· 2025-11-13
Louise Nicholas congratulated Chambers for his leadership during the scandal surrounding McSkimming.
Jevon McSkimming to keep lucrative police pension despite disgrace and convictionNew Zealand· 2025-11-13
Louise Nicholas commented on the reputation of the New Zealand Police in light of the McSkimming case.
How police ‘groupthink’ contributed to Jevon McSkimming scandal – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-11-13
Louise Nicholas was appallingly treated by police officers over her complaints of rape.
McSkimming fallout: Andrew Coster’s future in public service in doubt - Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-11-12
Nicholas has worked closely with police officers supporting survivors of sexual and family violence.
Louise Nicholas calls for Andrew Coster to front after IPCA police reportNew Zealand· 2025-11-11Sexual abuse victims advocate Louise Nicholas supported the women complainants at trial.
Pato Alvarez sex crimes: Women call for boycott of concerts and festivalsNew Zealand· 2025-09-11
Sexual abuse victims advocate Louise Nicholas supported the women complainants at trial.
Pato Alvarez sex crimes: Women call for boycott of concerts and festivalsNew Zealand· 2025-09-10Louise Nicholas is a sexual abuse victims advocate who commented on the delays in the court system affecting victims.
Bay of Plenty Snapchat predator Raveen Saily reoffended while on bail awaiting trialNew Zealand· 2025-07-14
Victim’s advocate Louise Nicholas stated that it was a sexual assault, and it should be imprisonment.
Sexual assault victim says delays in Christchurch case took a toll as offender’s needs were prioritisedNew Zealand· 2025-04-06
Louise Nicholas has voiced strong concerns about the defendants being granted bail.
German backpacker gang-rape case: Why police did not oppose bail for accused trioNew Zealand· 2025-04-04
Louise Nicholas expressed disappointment over the alleged offenders being granted bail.
Anger at German backpacker’s alleged Auckland gang rapists getting bailNew Zealand· 2025-04-03
Victim’s advocate Louise Nicholas, of the Louise Nicholas Trust for sexual violence survivors, told the Herald the woman should be getting wraparound support.
German backpacker allegedly gang-raped by three men in ‘horrific’ Auckland CBD attackNew Zealand· 2025-04-01
Victim advocate Louise Nicholas told the Herald that offenders keep their names suppressed by jumping through 'judicial hoops'.
Luca Fairgray can finally be named as serial sex offender after victims' long fightNew Zealand· 2025-03-03
