Ensuring your legacy is honoured

Did you know that around half of all adult Kiwis don't have a Will? 😲 That's a huge number of New Zealanders who haven't made their wishes known, potentially leaving their loved ones with unnecessary stress and complications during an already difficult time.

New Legislation Offers Better Protections for Children in Sexual Violence Cases

The Victims of Sexual Violence Bill amends the law so children under the age of 12 cannot be questioned about whether they consented to sex, among other changes.

Aviva is Moving to a New Home

We're excited to announce that Aviva is moving to a new home. After nine years at The Loft at Eastgate, which we'll be leaving on 30 June 2025, our growing services and nearly doubled team mean it's time for a new space.

Measuring our impact... with stars

Like so many in our sector, one of the biggest challenges Aviva faces is quantifying the impact of our work.
Now though, we are part of a project, which could enable us to do just that.

Manipulating Mind Games – Ashley’s story

Pregnant and terrified by the first violent act, I fled, seeking a better future with my unborn child. I leaned on familiar shoulders, my mother and an old friend, Chris, who offered a seemingly stable path. We married, our family grew, but a subtle darkness took root as his "care" morphed into insidious control, isolating me and eroding my reality. When I finally broke free, the support of Aviva became my anchor and a safe harbour for my children.

Madison’s Story – a voice for survivors of abuse

Misunderstood and labelled a problem child, Madison eventually disclosed the abuse at seventeen, leading to family estrangement but ultimately her stepfather's conviction. This is her story of survival, the long journey of healing, and her powerful decision to speak out for other survivors.