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The future of good relationships in the hands of the young
Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 4:28 pm | Women's Refuge
It is a 17 year old man who is the spokesperson for Women’s Refuge at the popular Parachute music festival in Hamilton this year. Johny O’Donnell is outspoken about the role young people have in stopping violence. More >>
Hey Bob, you shouldn't be wearing a white ribbon anaway
Wednesday, 23 November 2011, 12:27 pm | Women's Refuge
“If it wasn’t quite so pathetic, you’d almost have to laugh at the irony of Bob McCoskrie’s comments in the New Zealand Herald today saying he won’t be wearing a White Ribbon this Friday” said Heather Henare, Chief Executive of Women’s Refuges. More >>
Refuge for families healing from Domestic Violence opens
Thursday, 8 September 2011, 3:07 pm | Women's Refuge
The goal of providing a space where not only women and children but whole families could go to deal with domestic violence was the dream of Ruahine Albert and Ariana Simpson who were the two founders of New Zealands’ first Maori Women’s Refuge ... More >>
Women's Refuge have had funding cuts!
Monday, 1 August 2011, 4:50 pm | Women's Refuge
Women’s Refuge is concerned that Min Tariana Turia is accusing it of being misleading around details of government cutbacks. “We have clearly had a $383,000 cut to our baseline funding and it came into effect on July 1, 2011," says CEO Heather Henare. ... More >>
Maori women put up with violence in Christchurch
Wednesday, 20 July 2011, 4:21 pm | Women's Refuge
Staff at the Otautahi Women’s Refuge in Christchurch say many Maori women are putting up with domestic violence while they struggle to cope with other stresses in their lives. More >>
Ticket for Success
Friday, 15 July 2011, 9:55 am | Women's Refuge
Women’s Refuge is offering the leader of a New Zealand business enterprise a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from one of the world’s leading business executives. More >>
$30,000 a day to keep Refuges open in New Zealand
Friday, 15 July 2011, 9:40 am | Women's Refuge
Every night, throughout New Zealand, 206 women and children are so afraid in their own homes, they need to stay at a Women’s Refuge safe house. And the numbers are increasing, last year rising by 30 beds a night, or eight percent, over the previous ... More >>
Domestic Violence Remains High
Friday, 1 April 2011, 7:11 pm | Women's Refuge
'One third of people killed in New Zealand last year were killed by people within their families' says Heather Henare, chief executive of Women's Refuge. More >>
Women’s Refuge sends Trauma support team to Christchurch
Wednesday, 23 February 2011, 11:53 am | Women's Refuge
Women’s Refuge is saddened by the devastation that has happened as a result of today’s earthquake. While we are all shocked by the loss of life Women’s Refuge CEO Heather Henare asks families to be extra careful in the way they deal with stress ... More >>
Wellington Set to Sparkle in Support of Women’s Refuge
Tuesday, 30 November 2010, 1:42 pm | Women's Refuge
Tonight in Wellington the lights are being switched on the Telecom Tree. Waitangi Park will be glittering with over 300,000 lights - a fun and festive treat for all to enjoy. This year, the Telecom Tree is supporting Women's Refuge as its official ... More >>
Notice: Signed undertakings v protection orders
Friday, 16 July 2010, 3:07 pm | Women's Refuge
It has come to the attention of the Refuge that many family lawyers are recommending to their clients to sign an undertaking of non violence, as opposed to continuing the application process for protection orders, particularly in the cases of pacific ... More >>
Women’s Refuge And Anika Moa Team Up
Thursday, 15 July 2010, 2:21 pm | Women's Refuge
Women’s Refuge And Anika Moa Team Up To Raise Awareness Around Domestic Violence During Their Annual Appeal July 19-25 More >>
Children’s Day a Time for Praise and Encouragement
Friday, 5 March 2010, 3:00 pm | Women's Refuge
Women’s Refuge says Children’s Day, marked on Sunday, 7 March this year, is an important opportunity to give time to children and to support them with praise and encouragement. More >>
Survivors Send A Powerful Message - Women's Refuge
Thursday, 11 February 2010, 4:05 pm | Women's Refuge
Women’s Refuge says the discussion paper, Protecting Victims, Rebuilding Lives, Sending the Right Message, written by survivors’ lobby group, It’s STILL not ok, must be recognised as an important and groundbreaking human rights document. More >>
ACC Changes Discriminate Against Māori Women
Friday, 11 December 2009, 9:38 am | Women's Refuge
Women’s Refuge supports the views of the National Council of Women, expressed this week in their media release outlining the discriminatory treatment of Māori women by ACC More >>
Women’s Refuge Supports Police Protection Orders
Thursday, 22 October 2009, 3:33 pm | Women's Refuge
Women’s Refuge says the last night’s passing of changes to the Domestic Violence Act is a significant step towards enhancing the safety of victims of family violence. More >>
ACC Changes Will Harm Women, Says Refuge
Thursday, 22 October 2009, 3:11 pm | Women's Refuge
Women’s Refuge has joined a growing number of organisations expressing concern at ACC’s proposed changes to funding of counselling and therapy for sexual abuse survivors. More >>
Early Intervention Can Save Children’s Lives
Friday, 4 September 2009, 10:11 am | Women's Refuge
Women’s Refuge says yesterday’s announcement by the government of its intention to launch a First Response trial in Auckland is a positive step towards addressing the family violence crisis in New Zealand. More >>
Predictable Referendum Result On A Stupid Question
Saturday, 22 August 2009, 1:54 pm | Women's Refuge
Women’s Refuge says the result of the referendum was a predictable outcome due to the phrasing of the question, “Should a smack, as part of good parental correction, be a criminal offence in New Zealand?” More >>
A story of women’s strength
Friday, 24 July 2009, 2:56 pm | Women's Refuge
Women’s Refuge says a new book released today tells a powerful story of women’s strength in adversity. More >>
