The finishing touches are to be put on the safehouse that serves migrant and refugee women of Asian, African and Middle Eastern origin in Tauranga who are escaping violent homes.
The Shakti Women's Refuge has spent the last year renovating its safehouse to provide a more comfortable place to stay, but still needs essential items to make the house a home.
Manager Sonia Pathak said ensuring the safehouse was in good condition was important for the women who came to them when their lives were at risk and when they needed a safe haven.
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"Leaving your own house is not easy, so it helps them to realise this place is safe and comfortable and our children are happy," she said. "It does help a lot, especially the children. I find if the children are comfortable, mum's stress reduces really quickly."