Awhina Society Trust - Taupō

05/10/2026

You deserve to feel safe.

Home should be a place where you feel safe, supported, and free from fear.

If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, please know that you are not alone. 💜

Āwhina Taupō Women's Refuge is here to help.

📞 07 377 1055 | 0800 733 843
🌐 www.taupowomensrefuge.org.nz

01/10/2026

Meet the Need Recipe Series | Great Nana's Kiwi Gold Pie

Next up in our recipe series is Great Nana's Kiwi Gold Pie.

This comforting twist on a classic cottage pie combines a hearty mince filling with a creamy kūmara topping and a hint of pineapple for a uniquely Kiwi flavour.

Serving 4-6 people, it's a great family meal that's perfect for sharing around the dinner table and ideal for cooler evenings. 💚

Have you ever tried kūmara on top of a cottage pie?

We're grateful to Meet The Need NZd and Pāmu Landcorp Farming Ltd for helping make nutritious food more accessible for families around Aotearoa.

30/09/2026

A HUGE THANK YOU! 💜

Our Spring Bling fundraiser with Jojo B has now come to an end, and we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported it.

Whether you placed an order, shared our posts, liked our updates, or recommended the fundraiser to friends and whānau, every bit of support helped spread the word and make a difference.

The funds raised will help us continue supporting local women and tamariki through Taupō Women's Refuge, and whānau through Taupō Community Kai.

We're incredibly grateful to everyone who chose to shop through our fundraiser, and to Jojo B for partnering with us and helping us raise funds for our community.

It really does take a village, and we're so lucky to have such amazing people standing alongside us.

Thank you for helping us support local whānau and create positive change in our community.

29/09/2026

💜 LAST DAY! 💜

Today is the last day to order from our Spring Bling Fundraiser with Jojo B Earrings! ✨

Use code AWHINA when you order to save 5%, and 25% of your purchase will support Āwhina Society Trust.

Shop here: www.jojoearrings.com

Orders close today, Wednesday 30 September.

A big thank you to everyone who has supported our fundraiser this month. We really appreciate it! 💜

If you’ve been thinking about ordering, today is the day! 🌸

28/09/2026

💜 You might not know that we support tamariki as well as women.

When family violence affects a whānau, tamariki are often impacted too.

At Āwhina Taupō Women's Refuge, we provide support for women and their children, including practical assistance, information, advocacy, and a safe place to turn when it's needed most.

If you or someone you know needs support, we're here to help.

🌐 www.taupowomensrefuge.org.nz

27/09/2026

💜 ONLY 2 DAYS TO GO! 💜

Thank you to everyone who came to see us at Market Central yesterday! It was lovely to meet people, have a chat and share more about our Spring Bling Fundraiser.

If you didn't make it along, there’s still time to shop our Spring Bling Fundraiser online and support Āwhina Society Trust!

Treat yourself to some gorgeous Jojo B Earrings while making a difference in our community.

🛍️ Shop: www.jojoearrings.com
🏷️ Use code: AWHINA
✨ Save 5% on your order
💜 25% of your purchase supports Āwhina Society Trust

⏰ Orders close Wednesday 30 September 2026!

If you've been thinking about placing an order, now is the time! 🌸✨

25/09/2026

💛 We’re so pleased to support this market with food from Taupō Community Kai!

If you’re heading along, pop by and take what you need. We’re proud to help make good food available in our community and reduce food waste. 🥰

A big thank you to the market team for helping us share the kai! 💛

25/09/2026

Meet the Need Recipe Series | Chilli Crisp Noodles

We're continuing our recipe series featuring recipes from Meet The Need NZ, created in partnership with Pāmu Landcorp Farming Ltd, to help whānau make the most of mince and other everyday ingredients. 💚

Next up is Chilli Crisp Noodles.

This quick and flavour-packed meal combines crispy mince, noodles and a savoury sauce to create an easy, budget-friendly family dinner.

Serving 4-6 people, it's simple to make and easy to adapt. Add chilli crisp or chilli flakes for a little extra heat, and top with spring onion if you have some on hand.

Do you like your noodles mild or with a bit of a kick?

Thank you to Meet the Need and Pāmu for helping connect nutritious New Zealand food with families across Aotearoa.

24/09/2026

Come and see us at Market Central this Sunday!

The Āwhina Society Trust team will be at Tongariro Domain from 9am to 1pm.

Come and chat with us about the work of Taupō Women's Refuge and Taupō Community Kai, and learn how we're supporting local whānau.

You can also find out more about our Spring Bling fundraiser, currently running throughout September. Every purchase helps support the services we provide in our community.

We'd love to see you there!

22/09/2026

Stalking and harassment can have a significant impact on a person’s safety and wellbeing.

We’re sharing this important update about the work being done to address stalking and harassment and help protect people experiencing this behaviour.

If you or someone you know is experiencing stalking, harassment or family violence, support is available. You don't have to face it alone. 💜

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.