Te Puna Women’s Refuge Critiquing Raffle

Lesley Marshall is running her annual Christmas raffle. The prize is a critique (or the equivalent time in editing) in memory of Lesley’s son, with funds to go to Te Puna Women’s Refuge.

To enter, simply send a cheque (made out to Te Puna) to Lesley Marshall (Editline, 20 Beverley Cres, RD 9 Whangarei 0179), and she will put you in the draw. Alternatively, you can direct debit money into Te Puna’s account (Acc: 123101 0056429 00; name: Te Puna o Te Aroha Women’s Refuge) and let Lesley know what you’ve paid them so she knows how many chances to give you.  If an overseas writer wants to enter they can donate to their local refuge equivalent. You can contact Lesley by email.

The draw is on 20 December. The critique is for a novel or any similar piece of work, and the winner can send it any time in the next year, either on paper or by email. The costs for entries are as follows:

One chance = $20; 3 chances $30; 6 chances $40; 10 chances $50; 15 chances $60.

(This annual raffle is organised by NZSA’s dedicated WIP (Writers In Prisons) Committee Coordinator Lesley Marshall and we are happy to promote such an important issue.)

How to Donate Resources to the Women’s Refuge
For clothing, childrens toys, kitchen & smaller household items, please contact our office for our drop off address which is available Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am to 9pm by phoning Ak 378-7635 (between 9am – 3pm) otherwise leave a message after the beep on our voicemail and we will get back to you. Please box up, seal and label Women’s Refuge. Please do not drop outside of these hours as we will not receive the donated items.

For large furniture items, please contact our office to arrange the first available Saturday pickup, or alternative day by phoning Ak 378-7635 (between 9am – 3pm) otherwise leave a message after the beep and we will get back to you).

Resources our safe-houses always need

  • First Aid Supplies
  • Clean and tidy clothing for both women and children (always looking for over 8-year old boys/girls)
  • Linen – duvets and sheets (especially single bedding)
  • Mops, brooms and cleaners.