Hutt Valley Women's Refuge

09/09/2026

Family violence is everyone’s issue, and creating safer communities requires all of us (including workplaces!) to understand how we can respond.

If you're an employer in the Hutt supporting an employee experiencing family violence and have any questions, please feel free to contact us for guidance on 04 569 1040 or at [email protected].

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

27/08/2026

A huge thank you to the wonderful Andrea at Botanical Homeware NZ for your beautiful donation💛 We’re so grateful for your generosity and for supporting the women and whānau we walk alongside!

12/08/2026

Hutt Valley Women's Refuge has been selected as a community group for Z Energy's Good in the Hood initiative at Z High Street!

Voting is simple:
1. Visit Z High Street from 18 Aug-14 Sept
2. Get a token with every in-store purchase
3. Use your token to vote for HVWR

Every vote helps determine our share of the funding and by voting for us, you support us to continue our mahi of providing specialist support to those experiencing family violence in our community.

Every token counts so spread the word and let's make a difference together! 🧡

11/08/2026

Family violence doesn’t begin with one incident. The beliefs we learn about emotions, relationships, power and what it means to be a man can shape how we relate to others long before violence occurs.

Breaking the cycle means challenging those beliefs and teaching the next generation something different. It means raising boys who know that emotions aren’t weakness, vulnerability is strength, and love never requires control, fear or violence.

Breaking the cycle starts with what we teach the next generation. This is part of the work we do through our Ministry of Justice Children’s Safety Programme, supporting children who have experienced family violence to build safety, resilience and healthier ideas about relationships.

https://www.huttvalleywomensrefuge.org.nz/support-for-children-and-teens

09/07/2026

Our office will be closed tomorrow, Friday 10 July, for the Matariki public holiday. Should you need urgent support, we're always here through our 24/7 Crisis Line on 0800 733 843.

We wish you a safe and meaningful Matariki.

Send a message to learn more

07/07/2026

For many years, our Annual Street Appeal has helped raise awareness that family violence affects every community. We are deeply grateful to the volunteers, supporters, businesses and community members whose generosity has supported Hutt Valley Women’s Refuge to provide safety, advocacy and support to women, children and whānau affected by family violence.

As the way people choose to engage and donate continues to evolve, we have made the decision not to go ahead with our Annual Street Appeal. While our street appeal is ending, our work continues every day. Family violence remains a significant issue and we encourage everyone to stand with us by following our campaigns, donating online, and helping promote safe, respectful relationships. Together we can create safer communities and support others to live free from violence.

If you'd like to support us, you can still donate through our Givealittle page: https://givealittle.co.nz/org/huttvalleywomensrefuge 💜

24/06/2026

A massive thank you to our recent donors for their generous financial support of Hutt Valley Women's Refuge.

We are incredibly grateful to:
- Hutt Valley High School
- Eastern Hutt Rotary
- Lions Club of Lower Hutt - Host Inc & Charitable Trust
- Heretaunga Bookfest Charitable Trust
- Whitireia and WelTec (School of Innovation, Design and Technology)
- Leonard Monk Charitable Trust
- And all of our private donors

Ngā mihi nui for your kindness, generosity, and commitment to our community. Every donation, large or small, helps us support women and children when they need it most 💜

15/06/2026

Thank you to all our volunteers, past and present, for your selfless dedication and support of the mahi we do at Hutt Valley Women's Refuge. Your time, compassion, and commitment have made a meaningful difference in the lives of the wāhine and whānau we serve🫶

Keen to get onboard? https://www.huttvalleywomensrefuge.org.nz/volunteer

09/06/2026

A reminder for anyone who has a hidden phone - emergency alerts may sound even if your device is on silent. If you have a concealed phone, consider turning it off or switching it to flight mode during the test to help keep it hidden and maintain your safety.

Please share this information with anyone who may need it💜

NZ Civil Defence are testing the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) system on Sunday 14 June, between 6-7pm ⚠️📲

If you have a hidden second phone for your safety, we recommend turning it off or putting it in flight mode for the duration of the test (6-7pm on Sunday 14 June) to ensure it’s not discovered when the nationwide Emergency Mobile Alert is sent.

Some mobile devices set to silent mode will still emit a sound when the Emergency Mobile Alert test is sent, so switching to flight mode or turning off your device is the only way to avoid the loud sound of the alert.

You can find more information about the Emergency Mobile Alert system, including a factsheet and list of FAQs at 🚨 https://getready.govt.nz/en/prepared/ema

05/06/2026