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 ...
AWC Media release 25 March 2026 A comedian with a history of supporting expert-led relationships education is supporting calls from Auckland Women’s Centre and others for the government to stop attacking a key tool for the prevention of bullying and violence credited as life-saving. Comedian Michèle A’Court has joined with experts in education, health and ...
AKA: How to claim or regift your tax credit For every donation you make to Auckland Women’s Centre, you can claim 33.33% back as a tax credit, and you can claim up to four years’ worth of donations if you haven’t already done so. Below are details on how to claim this yourself through the ...
Have you signed and shared our petition? Please do so now! The National-led government’s proposed replacement for Relationships & Sexuality Education (RSE) for Years 0-9 is currently out for consultation (as part of the proposed Health & PE Curriculum) until Fri 24 April 2026 – and quite frankly, it’s terrible. The government’s proposal for Relationships ...
