Donate to Waikato Women’s Refuge | Support Women & Children in Need

Your Donation makes a Difference

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How to Donate

With the generous support of donors, we can continue to make a difference to people whose lives have been affected by family violence. There are many ways to donate to Women’s Refuge including one-off and monthly donations. We also accept donations of clothing, toys, cleaning products, mobile phones for wāhine to utilise in emergency situations, and more. Please contact us or visit Waikato Women’s Refuge – Te Whakaruruhau on Facebook for more information.

The Facts

Make a Donation Today

Each year, Waikato Women’s Refuge supports over 6,000 women and children affected by domestic violence. Your support helps:

  • Emergency resources, including supply kits
  • 24/7 operation of six safe houses
  • Community programmes offering advocacy and education
  • Ongoing support for safety, healing, and independence
Become a donor

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Regular monthly donations help us to plan and provide crisis support and services to our most vulnerable families in the community. We appreciate you considering helping us financially on a monthly basis.

How your donation can make a difference

It costs more than 8 million dollars every year to deliver this critical service for the Waikato Community and we rely on the generosity of public and private funding to keep going.

Per Month to help pay staff wages 50$
Holiday Programme for one child 70$
Emergency Pack for 1 woman + 2 children 250$
0800 crisis line monthly rental 500$
Refuge safe house monthly power bill 1500$
Refuge safe house monthly grocery bill 2100$

Other Ways to Donate

Other ways to set up a regular or single donation. All donations above $5 are tax deductible. Visit ird.govt.nz for more details.

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Automatic Payment

Set up a recurring donation via your bank.

  • Account Name: Te Whakaruruhau inc
  • Branch: ASB Hamilton Account
  • Number: 12-3122-0217463-01
  • Code: First initial + surname
  • Reference: FRIEND

Complete the form to receive a receipt.

Automatic Payment Form
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One-Off Bank Transfer

Make a one-off donation via your online banking or in person at any ASB branch.

  • Account Name: Te Whakaruruhau inc
  • Branch: ASB Hamilton
  • Number: 12-3122-0217463-01

To receive a receipt, please email: refuge@pkfh.co.nz

regular donation

Payroll Giving

Donate from your pay for instant tax credits. As an approved donee, we accept payroll donations

Payroll Giving
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Give-A-Little

Donate online by visiting our Give-a-little page.

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Fundraise for Us

By starting your own fundraising event, you can be the reason a woman and her tamariki get the help they need. Whether you’re flying solo, working with your team, or rallying your school or community group, your event can create real change.

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