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An Auckland family violence refuge says it would likely have had to pay for women and children to stay in hotels and motels this weekend, because their beds are full.
Shine Refuges has two safe houses, but only one of the 10 beds was available on Friday.
Presbyterian Support Northern oversees Shine and social services general manager Grenville Hendricks said family violence escalated at this time of year, when financial pressure mounts.
"We've got one bed and the email that went out to our after-hours staff is, if somebody comes in, you're going to have
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