Ruahine Albert
Stand by me, a history of women's refuge in Waikato
Ruahine "Roni" Albert has been at the forefront of supporting abused women and children for three decades, at the largest refuge in the country. Roni Albert is a co-founder and CEO of Waikato Women's… Audio
What Women Want: a panel discussion about domestic violence and healthcare led by Alison Mau
To mark the 125th anniversary of Women's Suffrage, broadcaster Alison Mau hosted a series of panel-style conversations called What Women Want. Listen to highlights from the discussions Healthcare… Video, Audio
Housing crisis hampering efforts to flee abusive relationships
In Hamilton, the shortage of affordable homes has seen women return to the violent homes they had previously fled. Ruahine Albert is the chief executive of the Waikato Women's Refuge. Audio
Chiefs sponsor exec keeps refuge position despite stripper comm
A spokesperson for the Chiefs' major sponsor will keep her position with Waikato Women's Refuge, despite suggesting a stripper opened herself up to abuse by being naked around men. The chief executive… Audio