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Runway for Refuge, an unforgettable fashion fundraiser supporting Taranaki Women’s Refuge. Celebrating NZ fashion, inspiring speakers, and raising vital funds to help women and children become and remain free from domestic violence.

The Taranaki Women's Refuge Pop-Up Shop 2024 raised a record-breaking $86,000 in its 10th year! Over 9 tonnes of pre-loved clothing, shoes, and accessories were donated by the community, helping support vital services for women and children escaping family violence. Thank you for your generosity!

Big news; a big move.  Click through to our Newsletters to catch up on what TWR is up to.

Two of our favourite fundraising events in store for 2024!

Deck the Rooms 2023 - 20 years since the first ever Deck the Rooms for Refuge, eight wonderful New Plymouth homeowners opened their doors to share their Christmas spirit.

The most important information to take away from this blog is to always seek medical attention if you have been strangled, no matter how minor you think the incident was.

Our team share some thoughts and suggestions for caring for yourself after leaving an abusive relationship.

Updates, info and celebrations of 2023.

Taranaki Women's Refuge Pop Up Shop 2023: a clothing sale for the whole community.

Runway for Refuge returned in style in 2023.  Fun, fashion and fundraising for women, by women.

Our team share some thoughts and suggestions for caring for yourself after leaving an abusive relationship.

Domestic Violence can occur through the monitoring of mobile phones and internet usage.  Our Social Workers share some simple tips for keeping yourself safe online.

Our Social Workers share some tips for supporting loved ones who are facing Domestic Violence.

Runway for Refuge 2022 was a fabulous evening of fashion, fun and fundraising!

Over the course of our next few Newsletters, we will be sharing some of our Taranaki Women’s Refuge herstory.

Taranaki Women's Refuge Pop Up Shop 2022: a clothing sale for the whole community.

This blog entry is something practical from our Transitional Housing team.

Held on 6th August 2021 at TSB Showplace was a huge success.

Thank you for supporting the 2021 Taranaki Women's Refuge Pop-Up Shop!

Over the course of our next few Newsletters, we will be sharing some of our Taranaki Women’s Refuge herstory.

2021 event postponed.

Art for Refuge 2020 showcased some of Taranaki's talented Artists who wanted their work to support positive change.