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
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