Kōkiri Marae Māori Women's Refuge

Mission Statement

Violence free whānau, hapū me iwi and we work to support whānau

to develop safe and healthy environment's and choices

 

Kokiri Marae Māori Women's Refuge was established in the mid 90's, with the support and guidance of Kōkiri Marae and the Lower Hutt Women's Refuge and has been in operation as a legal entity since March 1997.  It was identified that there was a need for Māori Women and whānau within the Hutt Valley Community to have culturally appropriate:

  • support services
  • educational programmes

Māori for Māori support for wāhine and tamariki living in and having been affected by whānau violence and/or abuse. We deliver a range of free and confidential services from our Resource Centre located at 57 Oxford Terrace, Lower Hutt, 5011.

Kokiri Marae Māori Women's Refuge is affiliated to The National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges.

 

Services Provided:

  • 24 Hour Crisis Line
  • Safe House Accommodation
  • Advocacy Support
  • Court Support
  • Health Education
  • Play Therapy
  • Safety Planning

Programs and Counselling Available:

  • Whakaoho Wairua Living without Violence Group Program
  • Tamariki Ora Child Play Therapy
  • Wāhine Therapy Service

 

CLICK ON A SERVICE BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT DETAILS

 24-Hour Crisis Service

The Crisis Line Service is where volunteers are available to offer telephone support to Māori wahine needing assistance or needing to come into the safe house.

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 PAKEKE THERAPY SERVICE

We have a range of counselling services available to support whānau. This is your opportunity to share, discuss and express feelings in a safe and nurturing environment.

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 SAFE HOUSE ACCOMODATION

Safe House Accommodation is provided to Māori wāhine and tamariki. It is a warm, safe, supported environment which allows them to rest and evaluate their options following a violent incident in their lives.

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 Whakaoho Wairua

Whakaoho Wairua is an education programme for Māori women who are in, or have been in an abusive relationship.

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Phone 0508 KOKIRI - [email protected]

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