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Welcome Amanda – Our New Centre Manager

Welcome Amanda – Our New Centre Manager

  • Posted on January 13, 2020
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Introducing Amanda Meynell, our new Service Manager. Amanda joins us following  the last nine years as manager of a national charitable trust based in Hamilton. She is also a registered social worker. Amanda moved to the sunny Hawke's Bay with her husband and dog Daisy at the end of last year and she is already enjoying the sunshine and friendly community. She is really looking forward to working alongside and supporting women in our local community and is excited to join the team at the Heretaunga Women’s Centre. Do pop in and say…Read more
Thank You Zeffer Cider Co.

Thank You Zeffer Cider Co.

  • Posted on December 11, 2019
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Big shout out and thank you to Hawke's Bay's Zeffer Cider Co. for the donation of cider for our art exhibition fundraiser next yearRead more
Interior Designer

Interior Designer

  • Posted on December 11, 2019
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With our amazing mosaic wall unveiled in the centre bathrooms - we have realised the restrooms are looking a little shabby and in need of serious spruce up. We'd like to start with the advice and help of an interior designer - so if you are one or know someone who would volunteer their services please contact us here at the centre. If you haven't  seen the mosaic yet -  do come in, the photos really don't do it justice!Read more
Unveiling of Mosaic Project Wed 2nd Dec

Unveiling of Mosaic Project Wed 2nd Dec

  • Posted on December 2, 2019
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The grand unveiling of our completed Mosaic project is this Wednesday. The work done by the artist Jean McGavock and the women and children who came to her classes is absolutely stunning. Please come to celebrate our latest art work and stay for morning tea. Wednesday 4th December at 10.30am. Big thank you to our Funders: Trust House Flamere and Creative Communities Hastings.  Read more

  • Posted on November 18, 2019
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Thanks to a grant from the North South Trust we were able to purchase this very nice fridge. It's much larger than our last one so we can store much more food in it.  Read more
Term 4 Newsletter

Term 4 Newsletter

  • Posted on November 6, 2019
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Here's our latest newsletter. If you have any ideas or suggestions that you would like to see in our term newsletter - do let us know. HWC_NEWSLETTER- Term4  2019_Read more
Survey

Survey

  • Posted on November 6, 2019
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Backbone has been contracted by The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) to find out from women who have experienced family violence (including in dating relationships and relationships where there are no children involved) what longer term support and services women and their children need in New Zealand to help them recover and rebuild their lives. This Backbone survey is one piece of work that MSD is undertaking to gather whānau voices to help design the Whānau Resilience work programme. You can read more about it on the MSD website. The survey will be…Read more
Term 4 Activities

Term 4 Activities

  • Posted on October 30, 2019
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Latest news Term 4, 2019 Programme Term 4 programme is out now, follow the Link to  check out what exciting activities are on offer this term!Read more
The Friendly Face Initiative

The Friendly Face Initiative

  • Posted on October 24, 2019
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Our Centre is launching a new ‘Friendly Face’ peer support project, which we hope will make a difference to a lot of people; of course we hope our faces are always friendly! From 10am to 3pm every day a volunteer will be available here for a chat, practical information or a cup of tea! Don’t be surprised if someone approaches you – it’s all part of building our friendly women’s community here at the Heretaunga Women’s Centre. If you are also interested in volunteering to help undertake this activity, please let us know.Read more