Tauranga Womens Refuge

08/10/2026

🚩🚩Domestic violence does not discriminate including "prominent sportsmen" we have a serious domestic violence problem and it needs to stop 🚩🚩

The man, who cannot be named, appeared in the Auckland District Court on Thursday.

06/10/2026

🚩🚩 We to are deeply concerned about the increasing numbers of family violence, violence and abuse resulting in the loss of innocent children lives across the country 🚩🚩

🚩 New Zealand has a serious societal issue of famliy violence and sexual violence in this country and we need to do something about it! 🚩

Several of the deaths appear linked to family or intimate partner violence.

06/10/2026

❤️ Everyday we are fortunate to recieve donations and support from our Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty communities.

Appreciate the support Jess and team at The Good Opportunity Shop for your donation to support our families and whanau.

Web. https://the-good-opportunity-shop.business.site/

01/10/2026

💜 Standing behind our beloved colleague, friend, and pou — Hori Ahomiro. 💜

Hori is one of those rare people with a huge heart and a genuine commitment to serving his people. His dedication to the kaupapa of anti-violence, whānau wellbeing, and safer communities is something we deeply admire.

He represents our rohe with immense pride, always showing respect for our local iwi, hapū and whānau. Through years of mahi, alongside his late wife Lovey and their wider whānau, Hori has built a name grounded in aroha, integrity, manaakitanga and service.

He is truly a diamond in the rough — someone who leads through the way he shows up, the way he cares, and the way he stands for his community.

As Hori puts himself forward to be a TECT Trustee, we’re proud to acknowledge the leadership he already demonstrates and the values he carries with him.

Your mahi is seen. Your contribution is valued. Your people are proud of you. 💫

Wishing you all the best, Hori. We’re proud to stand alongside you and support you in this next chapter.

11/09/2026

❤️❤️Love & Light Jenny x

Check out this APP https://www.disputebuddy.co

Jenny Rudd reveals how she recognised coercive control and turned her painful experience into a tool to help others.

08/09/2026

🚩🚩End violence against Women and Children
This is not Ok! Its just not Ok!
Sending love and light to the family who have lost their loved ones x

| A man has appeared in court charged with assaulting a person in a family relationship after a woman and two children were killed in Rotorua.

03/09/2026

❤️❤️Julie Hart x
We honour and acknowledge your Leadership, Legacy, Love & Light x

Have you spotted Julie's story in this week's Women's Weekly?!

In the lead up to our fundraiser, the Gala Dinner & Charity Auction taking place on 19 September, Business Manager Julie Hart speaks about her 32 years of working with the Refuge, and why we should all stand up for what's right.

"Every time something hits you in the gut, be an activist"

Tickets to the 2026 Gala Dinner are available now at www.familyvip.org.nz/2026-gala

Thanks to the New Zealand Women's Weekly and Kate Harvey for sharing Julie's story, and giving some insight into the work we do at Hastings and Napier Women's Refuges.

02/09/2026

Kia ora Tauranga Moana! 🫶🏽✨

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We are on the look out for some furniture to support a whānau in need! If you or someone you know are giving away any of the items listed below, we would love to be considered! Thank you for your time! Take care everyone! 💜🧡💜

01/09/2026

❤️❤️ We honour and acknowledge your Leadership, Legacy, Love & Light x

We are so proud to see our CEO, Ruahine (Roni) Albert, featured on the front cover of NZ Business Connect’s latest PULSE magazine!

The cover story honours Roni’s four decades of leadership and service, recognising her incredible contribution to Waikato Women's Refuge - Te Whakaruruhau and her lifelong commitment to supporting wāhine, tamariki and whānau impacted by family violence.

To read the full story, visit: https://nzbusinessconnect.co.nz/advertise/ and select PULSE 3rd Edition (July 2026) 💜

27/08/2026

🚩🚩This is Not Ok!
How does this decision help NGOs on the frontline of Domestic violence make sense of legislation, policy, initiatives and services in a practical, responsive and strength based approach for families and whanau we support?

The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention is cutting 22 jobs - a change that Secretary for Justice Andrew Kibblewhite says will "sharpen" the organisation's focus.