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The pandemic of poverty affects all of us

On July 30, 2024July 30, 2024By Kylie LitchfieldIn Children and Young People, Communities, Families, Family violence, Fundraising, Media release

Op-ed by Pam Elgar (Ngāruahine, Te Atiawa), interim Chief Executive Officer (interim Kaiwhakahaere Mātua) of Presbyterian Support Northern (PSN). He...

New phones give Shine clients a much-needed lifeline

On August 5, 2022August 5, 2022By Kylie LitchfieldIn Family violence, Media release

PSN’s specialist family violence service Shine has received a boost for people experiencing domestic violence thanks to the donation of...

Church’s stand against family violence

On November 28, 2016November 30, 2016By Kylie LitchfieldIn Family violence, Media release

St Columba Presbyterian Churches in Otumoetai is taking a stand against family violence in support of White Ribbon Day. Reverend Donald Hegan and the congregation of St Columba.

Employers urged to adopt family violence policy

On November 25, 2016November 25, 2016By Kylie LitchfieldIn Family violence

This White Ribbon Day, Shine joins the Human Rights Commission to encourage employers to address family violence - one of NZ’s biggest human right issues. Today the HRC released this first video.

Graham Barnes on Q&A

On September 19, 2016December 8, 2016By Kylie LitchfieldIn Family violence, Media release

The Justice Panel speaks to Shine Senior Trainer Graham Barnes, Justspeak spokesperson Julia Spelman, lawyer Stephen Franks and political scientist Dr Jennifer Curtin about the recent changes in family violence laws.

Changes to family violence laws

On September 14, 2016December 8, 2016By Kylie LitchfieldIn Family violence, Media release

Belinda Henley talks to Holly Carrington from Shine about Prime minister John Key announcing an overhaul of family violence law in New Zealand. More than 50 changes will be made as part of a new drive by the Government .

Working better together to prevent family violence

On July 1, 2016December 8, 2016By Kylie LitchfieldIn Children and Young People, Family violence, Media release

Social services provider Presbyterian Support Northern (PSN) has welcomed the Government’s plan to transform current structures and provision of services for the most vulnerable children and young people.

PSN welcomes radical changes in care and protection services

On April 12, 2016December 8, 2016By Kylie LitchfieldIn Children and Young People, Family violence, Media release

Breaking news!

On March 15, 2016April 19, 2016By Kylie LitchfieldIn Communities, Family violence, Media release

We are very pleased to announce that the domestic abuse charity, Shine, is to merge with Presbyterian Support Northern (PSN). From 1 July 2016 Shine will deliver services as part of PSN alongside Family Works and Enliven. The move will help us make a bigger difference for those affected by family violence.

Edgecumbe duo win competition

On September 10, 2015December 18, 2015By Kylie LitchfieldIn Children and Young People, Family violence

The 'Yeah, Nah It's Not Ok' Eastern Bay of Plenty song quest was bigger than ever in 2015.