14 Feb 2025

Grace Millane's mother on her daughter's charity

From Nine To Noon, 9:05 am on 14 February 2025
British backpacker Grace Millane, who was  murdered in Auckland in 2018.

Photo: supplied Love Grace NZ

It's just over six years since Grace Millane was murdered in Auckland.

She met the man who murdered her on a Tinder date on the eve of her 22nd birthday. He's now serving at least 17 years in prison. 

Grace's murder horrified the nation and the world. Her mother, Gillian Millane, founded a charity in her name called Love Grace, for which she has received an OBE from Prince William and an award from then Prime Minister Boris Johnson. 

She has also campaigned against the rough sex defence, used by Grace's murderer,  and has helped to change the law in England and Wales. 

Gillian Millane talks with Kathryn about the Love Grace handbag appeal which kicks off in New Zealand today. Kathryn also speaks with NZ campaign coordinator, Kylie-Ann Kearney. Donation drop off sites can be found here.