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I Stand for Consent

I Stand for Consent

  • Posted on September 11, 2023
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I Stand for Consent After a survey exposes the extent of harm at her former high school, a filmmaker returns to amplify the student’s call for change and ask a pivotal question: Why is consent education still not compulsory in Aotearoa? Director: Olivia McClymont Producer: Jessica Todd Where to Get Help in New Zealand: Safe to Talk 24/7: 0800 044 450 or text 4334 Rape Crisis NZ: 0800 88 33 00 HELP: 0800 623 1700 Women’s Refuges: 0800 733 843 Male Survivors Aotearoa: 0800 044 344 If you or someone else is in…Read more
Amazing Grants Mean Counselling Free at the HWC!

Amazing Grants Mean Counselling Free at the HWC!

Thanks to amazing grants from the NZ Red Cross and the Hawke's Bay Foundation all counselling at the Women’s Centre is free for women impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle. The funding from both organisations is from grants directly purposed for needs arising following the disaster.Read more
HWC Tee Shirts For Sale

HWC Tee Shirts For Sale

We have a fresh batch of newly printed HWC Tee Shirts. They come in black or white, and all the sizes and we say all the sizes we mean all the sizes! $20 each. Pop into the centre or order on the phone 06 878 5401 or admin@hwc.nz Thanks to Mitchell Design/Lee Hansen for the great mahi.Read more

Calling all Artists!

The 2021 Sweet as Banana Pudding Art Exhibition and sale is looking for women artists to exhibit at our annual art Fundraiser. The Heretaunga Women’s Centre Art Exhibition and Sale, ‘Sweet as Banana Pudding’ is open to women artists, both professional and emerging, who live in the Hawke's Bay region. This year we have a themed room for those who wish to exhibit work created during or  with the theme of lockdown and Covid. At this stage we are asking artists who wish to exhibit to provide up to a maximum of 3…Read more
The HWC Luxury Bedroom Hamper raffle

The HWC Luxury Bedroom Hamper raffle

Our Christmas Raffle fundraiser has begun! This luxury bedroom hamper is overflowing with over $1000 worth of treats and luxury items. From the gorgeous super king Elsie duvet with matching pillow cases valued at over $400 to the $100 florist voucher, not to mention the indulgent Urban Retreat facial - everything has been thought out with your comfort in mind! You'll be treating yourself this Xmas if you are they lucky winner drawn on the 21st Dec. And we will deliver to your door!! Full list of items below. Tickets $5 or 3…Read more
Covid19 Update – Level 2 12/8/20

Covid19 Update – Level 2 12/8/20

  • Posted on August 12, 2020
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As you will all be aware,  outside of Auckland we are all moving up into Alert Level 2 today until midnight Friday 14 August.  The Centre will remain open under Alert Level 2, however, there will be some changes in place in regards to Level 2 restrictions.  The following will apply:   All those who are in the Centre are to continue to adhere to safe hygiene practices, which include good handwashing, the use of hand sanitizer made available, and the disposal of tissues etc in rubbish bins. Physical distancing of one metre…Read more
International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day

It's International women's day (IWD) on the 8th March 2020. This year the Women's Centre thought it would be fun to participate globally with other women in a mass social media movement. We are hoping you will join us (and the women of the world) in striking the 'Each for Equal pose'. - all you need to do is put your arms out front and assume the #EachforEqual pose - just like in the photo! Then send the photos to marketing@hwc.nz We hope to make a larger collage of all the photos, and…Read more
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