Finding her Voice to 'Live-Laugh-Love' - Catherine's Story

“The meek and mild person I was for years, has gone, and in her stead, I find a completely different version of myself. I have confidence now and dare to be myself. I have found my voice, at last."

Aviva Submission on the Regulatory Standards Bill

As a publicly funded organisation, we have a duty to act in the best interests of all New Zealanders. Our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and our concern for the well-being of future mokopuna compel us to strongly oppose this bill.

Aviva Submission on Social Security Amendment Bill

Aviva strongly opposes this bill. The Bill appears to assume that that people on benefits are so because they want to be, or because of a lack of motivation. In our experience, people are very reluctant to ask for and accept help. Nobody can begin to improve their situation if they are struggling just to survive.

Aviva Submission on the Treaty Principles Bill

Aviva strongly opposes the Treaty Principles Bill. This Bill causes real harm, which will be felt for generations.

A Recipe for Hope this Christmas

This holiday season, Aviva reflects on the true meaning of Christmas – love, joy, and family, while acknowledge the harsh reality for whai ora and whānau struggling with sexual and family violence.

Bound by Love, Bound by Healing - Cristina's Story

As a survivor of intimate partner violence, Cristina* talks about her journey to a better place for herself and her son. She reflects on how her own childhood trauma and the absence of healthy role models affected her response to her partner as an adult. Cristina explains how she regained control of her life, set boundaries when dealing with her ex, and supported her son through his experiences.