This is a submission from the Coalition for the Safety of Women & Children, which Auckland Women’s Centre chairs, submitted on 19 June 2026 * Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission on this Bill. The Coalition for the Safety of Women and Children supports the Deepfake Digital Harm and Exploitation Bill. Deepfake sexual ...
We’re delighted that multi-talented storyteller Brie Harding-Hill has come onboard to awhi our online communities – and she’s already making a difference (more faces and voices on insta so you know we’re Real!). You may have already seen Brie without actually knowing it – on screen in an ad as a dancing baker. As well ...
Auckland Women’s Centre submission on the Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill. 2 July 2026 Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission on this bill. The Auckland Women’s Centre strongly opposes the Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill, and we entirely reject the bill’s ostensible premises and covert purposes. ...
Released by: the Coalition for the Safety of Women & Children, and the National Council of Women Te Kaunihera Wāhine o Aotearoa After a three-year campaign, violence-prevention advocates today (26 May) welcomed stalking criminalisation, and also vowed to stay vigilant to ensure state agencies use the law as intended. “We thank everyone who helped make this hopeful day of ...
This is a Kaupapa Māori guide for whānau Māori experiencing stalking and coercive control. We are incredibly grateful to writers Tū Tama Wahine o Taranaki, designer/illustrator Jordan Tane (Ngāpuhi) and reviewers, from the Auckland Women’s Centre’s advisory group of Wāhine Māori with lived experience of being stalked, for creating this warm, supportive resource. Tēnā koutou. ...
21 May Auckland Women’s Centre today expressed support for the trans women in its community, and condemned the government’s transphobic gender bill in the strongest possible terms. “Trans women are women, and the Auckland Women’s Centre sees and feels the pain of those who have been directly targeted, by ongoing threats and attacks,” said ...
Auckland Women’s Centre strongly supports RespectEd, a service working to prevent sexual violence, in its call for government to reverse sector funding cuts as otherwise RespectEd will have to shut in a matter of weeks. “When it comes to addressing sexual violence, primary prevention is absolutely vital, to prevent all trauma and potential long-term harm,” ...
We’d love to hear from you! We’re excited to invite you all to please take part in our first ever whole-community survey, to inform our strategic plan for the next five years, as we strengthen our neighbourhood awhi and nationwide voice. Take part by 16 May and be into win one of three Centre tote ...
On 24 April 2026, Auckland Women’s Centre sent the letter below to the Minister of Education, Erica Stanford – along with the names of the 3,532 people who signed our petition, and cc’d in opposition spokespeople. Our 2025 submission on the previous draft of relationships and sexuality education can be found here (PDF). Hon. Erica ...
For people who don’t think they’re sports fans, Alice Soper would like a word: “You’re probably just not a fan of men’s sports.” The rugby journalist doesn’t blame you – she isn’t either. She and her partner have been heckled at men’s games for being queer, and she won’t go back because it’s unsafe. The ...
