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Women’s Refuge
Our Kia Tīmata Anō Safe House is a confidential refuge for women and children.
About this service
Kia Tīmata Anō is the name of our safe house. It means to begin and start again, which is true of the women and children who come into our care.
Seeking refuge is a brave step and the people we take in are welcomed with wholehearted compassion into a safe and nurturing environment.
Our house becomes their home. It is a space of healing
and personal growth. When the work on healing trauma
and establishing a better path has been done we help
the transition to live independently, in safety, with
self-confidence and hope for a better life.
Get Support
If you are in immediate danger dial 111.
If you are not in immediate danger but need help call or text our 24/7 Women’s Refuge Line 021 842 917.
“They bring you into this beautiful safe haven. They really do care for your safety and wellbeing. I remember thinking, ‘you ladies care more for me than I care for myself.’”
Women’s Refuge Client
