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 ...
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 ...
