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Annual Appeal: Helping Her See A Way Out
Friday, 17 July 2009, 2:50 pm | National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges
Women’s Refuge launches its 2009 Annual Appeal on Monday 20 July, with the roll out of an attention-grabbing new advertising campaign. More >>
Vote yes for children, says refuge
Monday, 15 June 2009, 11:22 am | National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges
Women’s Refuge is encouraging voters to think carefully about their choice in the coming referendum on the child discipline law. Chief Executive, Heather Henare, says “Voter registration information is being sent out by the Electoral Commission this ... More >>
Funds Will Be Needed As Recession Hurts Families
Monday, 25 May 2009, 11:30 am | National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges
Women’s Refuge says the government’s plan to establish a new Community Response Fund is a sensible measure to address the imminent impact of the recession. Women’s Refuge Chief Executive, Heather Henare, said“It is well-established that high rates ... More >>
Veitch’s Guilty Plea a step in the right direction
Thursday, 16 April 2009, 4:33 pm | National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges
Women’s Refuge says Tony Veitch may have avoided a prison sentence by pleading guilty to the charge of injuring his former partner, Kristin Dunne-Powell with reckless disregard. Chief Executive, Heather Henare, says “Although the remaining charges ... More >>
The Story Behind The Crime Figures
Wednesday, 1 April 2009, 4:34 pm | National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges
Women’s Refuge says an improved police response to family violence may be an important factor in the latest rise in recorded family violence. Crime figures released by police today show a 5.2 percent rise in overall recorded violence. The main contributor ... More >>
Pulse Makes A Stand Against Domestic Violence
Wednesday, 1 April 2009, 9:43 am | National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges
The Central Pulse Netball Team continues its stand against domestic violence this year with a renewed commitment to raising awareness about the issue. More >>
“We Need Men to Be Our Allies”: Women’s Refuge
Tuesday, 25 November 2008, 12:22 pm | National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges
Women’s Refuge Chief Executive, Heather Henare, has called upon men to stand up against domestic violence. This morning she spoke a gathering of men at a White Ribbon Day breakfast event in Wellington. More >>
A Ballad For Women’s Refuge
Thursday, 20 November 2008, 11:52 am | National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges
Wellington singer, Jack Grabham, is making a stand against domestic violence with the launch of his new single, Bedlam Town, this month. All proceeds from sales of the single will be donated to Women’s Refuge. More >>
Murder, Rape, Torture Of Women Is NZ Rights Crisis
Monday, 21 July 2008, 10:34 am | National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges
New Zealanders are being urged to confront the human rights crisis in their own country, as Women’s Refuge launches its Annual Appeal Week Campaign. The 2008 Campaign carries the clear message that domestic violence is a human rights issue. More >>
Veitch Resignations The Right Decision
Thursday, 17 July 2008, 3:13 pm | National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges
Women’s Refuge says Tony Veitch has done the right thing by resigning from his high profile broadcasting jobs. The Chief Executive of the National Collective of Independent Women’s Refuges, Heather Henare, says Mr Veitch’s positions at Television ... More >>
Veitch Police Investigation Vital
Thursday, 10 July 2008, 2:39 pm | National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges
Women’s Refuge says it’s completely appropriate that police have begun an investigation into the assault by Tony Veitch on his former partner Kristin Dunne-Belle. More >>
Death Review Committee A Critical Tool
Tuesday, 15 April 2008, 2:24 pm | National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges
Women’s Refuge says the establishment of a Family Violence Death Review Committee provides a critical opportunity for identifying changes to help prevent deaths and reduce domestic violence. More >>
Family Violence Figures a Massive Challenge
Tuesday, 1 April 2008, 11:54 am | National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges
Women’s Refuge says the major increase in family violence crimes in 2007 shows the massive challenge facing the country and all agencies dealing with domestic violence. More >>
Refuge Worker “Charitable Person of the Year”
Monday, 17 March 2008, 11:07 am | National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges
The awarding of the Telecom Community Connection Charitable Person of the Year to a long time Women’s Refuge worker has been described as a wonderful tribute to Berill Michelsen and all other Refuge women. More >>
Funding Change Significant Move in Right Direction
Tuesday, 12 February 2008, 2:51 pm | National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges
Women’s Refuge says today’s announcement by the Prime Minister of a change in future funding arrangements is a very promising and long overdue step in the right direction. More >>
Rickards Departure Long Overdue
Friday, 23 November 2007, 9:55 am | National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges
Women’s Refuge says it is extraordinary it has taken Clint Rickards so long to realise that remaining in the police was untenable. More >>
Major Concern Over Raid At Refuge House
Saturday, 27 October 2007, 7:22 pm | National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges
Women’s Refuge has sought an assurance from the police that there will not be a repeat of an incident in which one of its safe houses was raided. More >>
Figures Expose Just Part Of Violence In NZ
Monday, 1 October 2007, 4:01 pm | National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges
Women’s Refuge says the increase in violent crime in latest police figures helps show the true extent of the job facing groups working to combat domestic violence. More >>
Deaths and Violence Must Stop
Tuesday, 4 September 2007, 1:04 pm | National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges
Women’s Refuge says New Zealand families and communities must provide the solution to the domestic violence that is tearing apart the lives of so many women and children. More >>
Sir Roy Leaves Extraordinary Legacy
Monday, 3 September 2007, 2:29 pm | National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges
Women’s Refuge says the death of Sir Roy McKenzie marks the passing of a truly great New Zealander, who has touched the lives of many through his humanity and enormous generosity. More >>
