Congratulations to AA Insurance Ltd, Kia Puāwai, and the Ministry of Justice for successfully renewing their DVFREE Tick Partner Accreditation. The DVFREE Tick Partnership is a tangible demonstration of a commitment to offering an effective, safe, supportive and sustainable workplace response to domestic violence.
AA Insurance were originally DVFREE Tick accredited in 2020. Paula Williams, Chief People & Workforce Officer for AA Insurance says, "At AA Insurance, supporting the wellbeing and safety of our people is a core part of who we are. We are proud to maintain our DVFREE Tick accreditation and our commitment to providing a safe and supportive workplace."
Kia Puāwai Director, People & Capability, Jeremy Caird says, “We love our relationship with DVFREE. It aligns closely with our values and our kaupapa of helping rangatahi and whānau grow and flourish. A big mihi to all involved, especially our DVFREE First Responders for their mahi in supporting our kaimahi and in maintaining this important accreditation!”
Kia Puāwai originally achieved the DVFREE Tick in 2024. Kia Puāwai is a not-for-profit community organisation that draws from te ao Māori and te ao Tauiwi to strengthen wellbeing, mana and wairua. Their team focuses on helping tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau across Aotearoa to grow and flourish, by walking alongside them through therapy, care, support and mentoring services.
The Ministry of Justice was the first government agency to originally achieve the DVFREE Tick in 2019.