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‘Every bag counts’: Kiwis collect over 5000 handbags in Grace Millane’s memory
Every year between Valentines Day and International Women’s Day in March, Love Grace NZ collect thousands of handbags filled with...
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Feb 1, 20251 min read


29 Jan 2025 Chinese New Year - Year of the Snake
The team and I warmly wish our Chinese community of Ōtepoti a joyful and prosperous Lunar New Year! May the Year of the Snake bring you wisdom, strength, and new beginnings. 🐍💜 As we step into the Year of the Snake, we embrace the wisdom, resilience, and transformation. The snake symbolizes rebirth, healing, and strength—qualities that remind us of the courage it takes to seek change, create change and move forward. There is a Chinese proverb that says: "A wise snake does
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Jan 29, 20251 min read


A Huge Thank You for Your Kindness and Generosity over 2024!!
As the team and I reflect on the past year, we wish to express our sincere gratitude to all who have contributed to our cause. Your...
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Dec 24, 20241 min read
🎄 It’s Not Too Late to Make Christmas Special for Our Safe House! 🎁
The holiday season is a time of giving, love, and togetherness—a time when we can come together as a community to spread joy to those who...
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Dec 16, 20242 min read


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Sep 17, 20240 min read


Embracing Growth Through Aroha: Uplifting Each Other
Embracing Growth Through Aroha: Uplifting Each Other and Letting Go of Negativity Life often presents us with challenges, where we may...
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Sep 17, 20241 min read


JOIN OUR TEAM!
Part Time Accounts Administrator and Funding Coordinator https://talent.seek.co.nz/candidates/?id=27727706 Are you someone who can work...
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Aug 1, 20241 min read


Check Out These Amazing Fundraising Events!
We are thrilled to announce a series of exciting fundraising events facilitated by the fabulous Otago University Law Students! These...
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Jul 14, 20241 min read


Thank You to Our Amazing Volunteers!
At Ōtepoti Dunedin Whānau Refuge, we are constantly reminded of the incredible power of community and the difference that dedicated...
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Jul 8, 20241 min read


How are you and whānau celebrating Matariki?
Matariki, is a celebration that holds deep cultural significance in Aotearoa New Zealand. It marks the rise of the Matariki star cluster...
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Jun 25, 20242 min read


'17 May 2024 Pink Shirt Day' Team Work makes the Dream Work!!!
I'm thrilled to introduce some of our amazing team here at Ōtepoti Dunedin Whānau Refuge!!! Let's stand together, speak out against...
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May 17, 20241 min read


Embracing Change: The Path to Greater Peace and Growth
Change. It's a word that can evoke both excitement and fear, anticipation and anxiety. Whether it's a change in career, relationship, or...
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May 5, 20241 min read


Supporting a Comprehensive Holistic Healing and Empowerment space...
If you have ever contemplated how you can support us please read... Firstly, Whānau violence encompasses a range of behaviors, including...
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Apr 18, 20242 min read


Thank you!
To Fiona, Sandra, Annabelle, Cheryl, Emily, Mikayla and Rosie for their amazing Club Sandwich making skills that supported the wonderful...
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Mar 23, 20241 min read


A huge thank you for the fundraising effort of the Otago Bridge Club!!!!
On behalf of the team, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to each of you who contributed your time, enthusiasm, your fabulous Bridge...
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Mar 19, 20241 min read


Today we remember all those lost in the violent hate crime at the Christchurch Mosque and the story of Husna.
Husna was fatally shot during the attack. She was one of 51 people killed. Her last selfless act was going back into the mosque to look...
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Mar 15, 20241 min read


KiwiHarvest supports ODWR to then support our whānau who each out to us for support.
This incredibly valuable resource for our community needs our support: Recent research by the Ministry of Health has uncovered that last...
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Mar 14, 20241 min read


Celebrating International Women's Day: Reflecting on Progress and Continuing the Fight
As we celebrate International Women's Day on March 8th, 2024, it's essential to reflect on the journey of women's rights and the ongoing...
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Mar 8, 20242 min read


A Big Thank You to Our Amazing Donors, A special shout out to Mr Paul Charles Blackman!
First off, we want to shout out a huge thank you to all our wonderful donors who have been supporting us along the way. Your generosity...
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Feb 29, 20241 min read


WE HAVE MOVED: to contact us please email community@odwr.nz or phone 03-466 3220
Although we are not able to meet in our new space yet (due to building work) I want to reach out to update you all: As we embark on this...
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Feb 14, 20242 min read
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