New Zealand is at alert level four. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said community transmission is a real possibility in New Zealand now, and "staying at home is essential". As a result of these developments the Heretaunga Women's Centre is now closed for face to face contact. Despite the building being closed it is our intent to still support women. Women who need counselling - there will be sessions available on the phone or by video. If you need to talk to someone for help or support, or to make a counselling appointment please…Read more

It is with heavy heart, I have to let you know we have had to make the very difficult decision to delay our Sweet as Banana Pudding Art Exhibition. With so much changing around us with Covid19 we can’t even say the postponement date yet, but as soon as we do know we will let you know what is happening. In the end we felt we really had no other way to proceed - everyone’s safety and health is of the utmost importance to us here at the Women’s Centre and we need…Read more

The amazing crew at Aspyre Fitness are running a fundraiser for the Heretaunga Women's Centre It's called 'Lift a Weight to Help Other People Carry Theirs' Aspyre Fitness says - "The Heretaunga Women's Centre needs our Help. (Their bathrooms are in desperate need of an upgrade- and you can help us to help them) Throughout the week of 9th to 15th of March any deadlift performed at Aspyre Fitness contributes to our goal of deadlifting 100 Tons. eg. Lift a 20kg bar twice and thats 40kg towards our goal. Do it again and…Read more

March 8th is International Women's Day, this is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. Here are some of the women of the centre and our Facebook friends joining us (and the women of the world) in striking the 'Each for Equal pose' Happy International Women's Day! #eachforequal #IWD2020Read more

Our latest newsletter! Newsletter_HWC - Term 1 2020 We are also looking for volunteers to help distribute print copies of the newsletter to various organisations. Please email manager@hwc.nz if you can mange an hour or two once a term to do this.Read more

For  Maori, Pacific & Asian women aged 25 -70 years and women who are 30 & over who have never been screened or have not been screened in the last 5 years! Details on times and dates - Free_Cervical_Screening_Clinics_2020Read more

Term 1 Timetable 2020 We have some very interesting and exciting activities this term! More detailsRead more

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

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