Tuu Oho Mai Services

07/10/2026

Today we had a great visit from MP Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke, who came to listen to the voice of the community and those on the front line.

01/10/2026

💜 How to Support Someone Experiencing Family Violence 💜

If someone shares their experience with you, it’s important to respond with compassion and reassurance:

"You don’t deserve this; it’s not your fault. You are not alone."

These words can help break the silence and offer comfort. Let them know they are believed, supported, and worthy of safety. Together, we can empower survivors and work toward a future free from violence.

28/09/2026

27/09/2026

"Money seized from gangs and criminals is going to help people and their pets escape violent relationships."

25/09/2026

Did you know you may be able to get paid leave if you're experiencing family violence? More information here:
https://www.employment.govt.nz/leave-and-holidays/family-violence-leave/taking-family-violence-leave

Recent research by Women's Refuge has found more women are letting their managers know about family violence, but there's still room for improvement in how workplaces respond.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/health/1319432/more-women-disclosing-family-violence-to-workplaces

New research by Women's Refuge shows more women are disclosing that they are victims of family violence at work.

23/09/2026

Coercive control can be hard to recognise. It builds through everyday exchanges that often look ordinary from the outside.
“It’s always something seemingly innocuous,” Jenny tells.
“Every single thing in isolation looks neutral, but together, they form a pretty big pattern.”

Read more here:

21/09/2026

Police is using the legislation to intervene, hold offenders to account, and help protect people experiencing stalking and harassment.

Stalking and harassment can have a significant impact on a person's safety, wellbeing, and ability to go about their daily life.

We want people affected by stalking and harassment to know that they will be listened to, taken seriously, and supported. We encourage anyone experiencing this behaviour to report it to Police.

Those who engage in stalking and harassment should expect Police action. This behaviour is unacceptable and can have serious consequences for victims and their families.

For more information on stalking and harassment and information to support victims, go to 🔗 www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/publications/info-factsheet-people-being-stalked.pdf

Police will continue to monitor implementation of the legislation and work closely with staff and partners to ensure it is well embedded and achieving its intent of improving safety and protection for victims.

*𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘸𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘢 𝘥𝘺𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘳 𝘶𝘱𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥.

21/09/2026

Tamariki dealing with big things need a safe space to explore their feelings, and that's what Te Paataka a Maui is about.
Each deity on the walls has its own narrative and sounds. They also have three buttons that kids can push, depending on how they're feeling - calm, medium, or agitated.
It's about healing. It's also about recognising that not everything that comes up in life is great, and looking at how to handle yourself in tricky moments.
Tamariki can come into our programmes in several ways: self referral, being referred by an agency, or if their whaanau has been granted a protection order.
Contact us for more information.

16/09/2026

Have you tried some new kupu? Karawhiua!