Who doesn’t love a Devonport beach library mission, or a hike on newbie Rangitoto or primordial Whatipu, or a visit to Stanmore Bay’s glowing bioluminescence, or a chatty Pt Chev high-tide swim? So many beachy – ok, coastal – options! And beyond the obvious, more hidden gems await… What have we missed? Mutual staycation inspiration ...
Retired psychologist Dr Alison Towns is an expert in family violence, a member of the Coalition for the Safety of Women and Children, and a dear friend of the Auckland Women’s Centre. Here, she talks about why she helped drive the successful campaign to make stalking illegal, with our Aotearoa Free From Stalking team. I ...
A new anti-stalking law In late November 2025, Parliament unanimously passed the law putting stalking and harassment in the Crimes Act. This means from May 2026, police will have more options to deal with people who behave in ways they know are likely to cause fear or distress. We’re pleased about the last-minute amendment that ...
Stalking response guide main menu here Stalking is when someone repeatedly intrudes on your life without your permission. It is about a pattern of behaviours – no matter who is doing it – that make you scared, upset, anxious or distressed. Some stalking behaviours may be crimes in and of themselves – threats to hurt ...
Call 111 if you are in immediate danger; ask for police and say it is urgent. All of these helplines are free to call and confidential. Some of these can help you find local services to support your needs, including culturally appropriate support, and help to connect you with these services. If you can, getting ...
20 November 2025 When Auckland Women’s Centre received a donation offer several weeks ago from Metallica representatives, staff thought it might be a scam – even though the email specifically stated “this is not a scam”. “But it was for real!” said centre manager Maia Hall. “We are thrilled with the support – and with ...
2025 is Auckland Women’s Centre’s 50th birthday! Yes, we’ve been crashing several waves of feminism into patriarchal monuments for half a century now, from 1975. Rā whānau ki a tatou! Turning 50 feels good. It feels big. It feels like something to celebrate – with a whole festival season of 50th birthday events: Ladi6: 50th Birthday ...
On 29 September, Auckland Women’s Centre’s advocacy manager Leonie Morris – in her capacity as chair for the Coalition for the Safety of Women and Children – wrote to the Chief Justice requesting an Inquiry into the Tom Phillips Case and Family Court Response. “The Coalition for Action on the Safety of Women and Children… ...
Lawyer by day – artist by night: Steph Northey (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Tukorehe, Ngāi Te Rangi) lives a bright, bold whirlwind. We are delighted Rotorua artist Steph agreed to make our 50th anniversary image – and absolutely thrilled with the image she created: a funky retro nod to our 1975 birth date and a full-noise blast ...
