NATIONAL COLLECTIVE of INDEPENDENT WOMEN’S REFUGES INC.

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Women’s Refuge And Anika Moa Team Up To Raise Awareness Around Domestic Violence During Their Annual Appeal July 19-25

Women’s Refuge are thrilled to have the support of one of New Zealand’s most successful artists, Anika Moa, to raise awareness and gather support during their Annual Appeal week.

Part of Anika’s support includes a fabulous ‘life pass’ to be auctioned on TradeMe. Proceeds from the winning bid will be donated directly to Women’s Refuge.

Chief Executive Heather Henare says “We are so honoured to have Anika’s support. She is so vibrant and talented and has a wide appeal across New Zealand which will really help us get our message out. She decided to support our Appeal because she believes violence, abuse, threats, taunts, anger and hate are not things women or children should have to put up with.

This belief resonates strongly with the theme of this year’s Appeal which is all about tackling the issue of fear. Too many women and children live in a constant state of fear from physical and emotional abuse. The effects are crippling. We receive a crisis call every 9 minutes and help thousands of women and children a year in their attempt to live their lives free of abuse. Like Anika, we are passionate about the right women and children have to live free of fear.”

The Anika Moa Life Pass will include:
• 2 tickets to any Anika Moa (headlining) show for the rest of her career!
• A Takamine acoustic guitar from The Rockshop signed by Anika Moa
• A copy of every Anika Moa album – released and future releases
• An ‘Anika Moa – Love In Motion’ poster
• Anika Moa merchandise including a tea towel, kete, tote bag, and t shirt

This amazing prize pack and the money raised is going to such an important and worthwhile cause, so please head along to www.trademe.co.nz on July 19th and bid big.

Refuges throughout the country will be collecting on the street during that week but it is also possible to donate via www.womensrefuge.org.nz or 0900 REFUGE.

Anika Moa will be performing a special acoustic set at the Women’s Refuge Annual Appeal Launch on Monday July 19th at Circa Theatre in Wellington. If you would like to attend, or would like an interview with Anika and/or Women’s Refuge. Please contact Kiri (below) before the launch.

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