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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 Kaupapa Māori stalking-response resource 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 ...
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 ...
Tues 10 June for immediate release from Aotearoa Free From Stalking Changes to the proposed anti-stalking law are welcome but they don’t go far enough say community victim advocates. Leonie Morris, Manager of the Aotearoa Free From Stalking (AFFS) project at the Auckland Women’s Centre, says it is unlikely the bill will cover stalkers who ...
Media release, 1 May 2025 Auckland Women’s Centre is the latest in a growing number of organisations expressing serious concerns regarding the draft Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) Framework for schools. Leonie Morris, Project Lead for the Centre’s Aotearoa Free From Stalking campaign described the draft framework as “a significant failure in supporting the diverse ...
