Share the Aroha this Christmas

Share a little extra aroha this Christmas by supporting Aviva’s Christmas Gifting Tree. Your generosity can help bring joy, dignity and hope to whānau affected by family violence and/or sexual violence. By donating gifts, hosting a Giving Tree or encouraging others to get involved, you can help make Christmas a little brighter for those doing it tough and show whānau across Canterbury that their community cares and stands alongside them.

More than a Gift: A Message that Someone Cares

For four years, The Papanui Club has supported Aviva’s Christmas Appeal, growing a simple gift tree into a van full of presents for local whānau. General Manager Mark Belton says it’s about kindness, empathy and remembering anyone can face tough times. Every gift, big or small, sends a powerful message to tamariki and whānau: your community cares.

Aviva calls for political party responses to frontline family violence and sexual violence concerns

Ahead of the 2026 election, Aviva is asking political parties to respond to frontline concerns about how current policy and system pressures are affecting people experiencing family violence and sexual violence. This blog explains what kaimahi are seeing, why these issues matter, and how clear responses can support stronger public accountability and action.

A simple guide to writing a Will and leaving a bequest in New Zealand

Writing a will ensures your wishes are respected, protects your family from unnecessary stress, and allows you to support the community causes that matter most to you. Whether you are protecting your assets or looking to leave a lasting legacy through a charity bequest, getting started doesn't have to be overwhelming. Find out about the five core steps to creating your will in New Zealand.

Aviva's Submission on Move On Orders

Rough sleeping is not a chosen activity. Begging is not a chosen activity. Family violence is one of the leading causes of homelessness, particularly for women and tamariki. As an organisation committed to breaking cycles of violence, we are duty-bound to oppose a bill which will undoubtedly put vulnerable people more at risk. Forcing homeless people into less visible areas, increases their risk of being further victimised.

Aviva's Submission on the Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill

We oppose this bill in its entirety and urge the committee to recommend it not proceed. As a specialist family violence and sexual violence charity, we know that trans people, especially trans women, are more likely to be victims of violence. This is already the case, and this legislation is almost certain to worsen the problem.