Shine News

During all of May, you can help victims of domestic violence when you fill up at the Mt Albert Z Station (New North Rd) by voting for Shine. Shine is one of the charities being supported by Z Energy in Mt Albert, so we will receive a share of their charity donations — how much depends on your votes! Please share with your friends in Auckland Central area! 

Shine spokeswoman Holly Carrington says it was great to hear more businesses were "taking ownership" of the issue and hoped other businesses would follow. Ms Carrington says it will also be important to develop the policy to make it more effective, including training and raising awareness for staff. Shine supports employers to take these critical steps with the DVFREE programme. 

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Holly Carrington from Shine adds insights to this article that delves into the issue of financial abuse, an often hidden and unrecognised form of abuse.