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"The Kapiti Women's Centre gave me back my confidence - it's as simple as that."

Over $10,000 Raised from the Texturite Reel Women’s Fishing Competition

The Texturite Wellington Limited Reel Women’s Fishing Competition is more than just a fishing event—it’s a movement for good.
Over the past three years, it has raised over $42,000 for the Kapiti Women’s Refuge, making a real difference in our community.

This year’s competition was a great success. Despite uncertain weather during the week, Saturday the 22nd of March

saw our dedicated women take to the water with enthusiasm. The incredible support from participants, volunteers, and sponsors made the event truly special.
A huge thank you to our sponsors—your continued support makes this possible.  The incredible support from participants, volunteers, and sponsors made
the event truly special.
A huge thank you to our sponsors—your continued support makes this possible. Your generosity and commitment are the foundation of this event, allowing us to make a lasting impact year after year. Without you, none of this would be possible.  Your belief in empowering women through fishing and giving back to the community is truly inspiring. We deeply appreciate every contribution, big and small, that helps us achieve our goals.
Special recognition goes to Georgia MackFall, Nicole O’Grady, and Hannah Spicer for their countless hours organising this event and ensuring everything ran smoothly.
Beyond fishing, this competition builds camaraderie and confidence while supporting essential services at the Kāpiti Women’s Centre.
To everyone who participated, thank you for being part of this journey.

WE WON!!!!

Congratulations to us on winning the overall award in the Health and Wellbeing Category of the Wellington  Airport Regional Community Awards 2024, so proud of our team of volunteers and staff on making our Centre such a great place, thanks to the Kapiti Coast Community for all your support.

Thank You Kapiti

We would like to thank all of those people who gave so generously at our annual Street Appeal on Friday 20th September, your ongoing support helps women and children in Kapiti to access services in a safe and warm environment.  Thank You!

THANK YOU!!

We would like to thank all of those who attended our quiz night and bought raffles and contributed via donations for our fundraiser for Ba Futuru in Timor-Leste, it was a wonderful night and we raised over $3200, thank you so much!

Kāpiti Women’s Centre receives $17,000 donation via fishing competition

Louise Waterworth’s mission is to help as many Kāpiti women as she possibly can – and a recent donation of more than $17,000 will contribute greatly to that goal.

Waterworth is the manager of the Kāpiti Women’s Centre, a service that helps women and children who have been victims of family violence by providing counselling, safehouses and funds for things like protection orders.

The donation of $17,015 came from the Texturite Reel Womens’ Kāpiti Classic fishing competition.

The competition, which was meant to be held earlier this month, was unfortunately cancelled due to bad weather – much to the disappointment of the 120 women who entered – but the night event still went ahead and saw over 250 people attend.

Kāpiti Women's Centre manager Louise Waterworth (left) with Georgia Mackfall. Photo / Grace Odlum