Communities throughout New Zealand are being asked to take part in the White Ribbon Motorcycle ride in November to change attitudes toward family violence.
The ride, organised by the Families Commission as part of the White Ribbon campaign, will start in Tauranga and travel through the centre of the North Island to Wellington and then north via eastern and western routes to Auckland and Bream Bay.
The rise in family violence offences recorded by the New Zealand Police for the last year is a reminder that there is a great deal of work to be done says the Families Commission.
The White Ribbon Ride led by the Super Maori Fullas and Patriots Defence Force Motorcycle Club roared out of Wellington today, on its way to visit more than 35 cities throughout New Zealand.
This morning over 130 men were served up a message of inspiration from Ruben Wiki at the Men’s White Ribbon Breakfast who challenged them to never commit, condone or remain silent about viole