The government today announced a $76 million funding boost in next week's budget for those working on the frontline against family violence.
As the Prime Minister today made the announcement, she also criticised the funding history in this sector - saying workers have been waiting a decade for such an injection of funds.
The boost of funding will go to around 150 providers of anti-family violence services.
"They are actually some well known services that are frequently used by families in need who are really struggling just to meet the demand they have now," Ms Ardern said.
"The likes of Womens Refuge, or groups like Shakti. This is about making sure they can keep their doors open and keep doing the work they do."
However, National says the Prime Minister's assertions about funding are incorrect, and it did invest in the sector.
"Well $169 million that our government invested in 2016 I think really speaks to the commitment our government made," National Social Development spokesperson Louise Upston said.
A recipient of these funds, Shakti Women's Centre, says they've been on the verge of closure for years.
"The numbers are increasing with each passing year," Shakti worker Shila Nair said.
It's also likely there will be more funding for families and child poverty in next week's budget.
The Prime Minister said today she wants to reduce child poverty to historic lows.
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