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Wellington’s Greatest Deed
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- With the help of former Director-General of Health Sir Ashley Bloomfield, the Wellington City Mission recently launched Wellington’s Greatest Deed. A final fundraising drive for Whakamaru, the event saw Sir Ashley descend... Read more » The post Wellington’s Greatest Deed first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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“I’m so grateful to be here”: Ian has found purpose and community at Te Pā Maru
- Wellington City Mission
- When I think about the last ten years of my life there’s one word that comes to mind, and that’s grief. My dad was my best mate, and when he... Read more » The post “I’m so grateful to be here”: Ian has found purpose and community at Te Pā Maru first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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Nisa Clothing to provide sustainable underwear to the Wellington City Mission’s Social Supermarket: ‘Making a Difference, One Garment at a Time’
- Wellington City Mission
- Nisa Clothing, an ethical fashion label based in New Zealand, has teamed up with the Wellington City Mission to provide sustainable, high-quality underwear through the Social Supermarket. This partnership demonstrates... Read more » The post Nisa Clothing to provide sustainable underwear to the Wellington City Mission’s Social Supermarket: ‘Making a Difference, One Garment at a Time’ first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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You can feel the care at Kemp: Andrea, a kaumātua at Kemp Home & Hospital, welcomes us into her “nest” for a visit
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- Some years ago, my husband and I moved from Kawerau to Tawa to live with Avril (one of my six children), and her whānau. We wanted to help them out... Read more » The post You can feel the care at Kemp: Andrea, a kaumātua at Kemp Home & Hospital, welcomes us into her “nest” for a visit first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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Becoming a Force for Good: Since arriving at Te Pā Pori, Andrew has turned his life around
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- It’s hard not to think, “What if?” sometimes, and for me it’s, “What if I had never drunk?”. Throughout my life I’ve used drinking to connect with people, but over... Read more » The post Becoming a Force for Good: Since arriving at Te Pā Pori, Andrew has turned his life around first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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Explore our history timeline
- Wellington City Mission
- The Wellington City Mission has been working for the people of Wellington since 1904. As Wellington society has changed, so has the work of The Mission. The Mission’s evolution over... Read more » The post Explore our history timeline first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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Murray speaks to TVNZ’s Breakfast about our mahi at Te Pā Maru
- Wellington City Mission
- Did you catch Murray on TVNZ’s Breakfast? Our alcohol harm reduction facility, Te Pā Maru, welcomed its first residents in April of this year. In an interview Breakfast’s Daniel Faitaua, Murray... Read more » The post Murray speaks to TVNZ’s Breakfast about our mahi at Te Pā Maru first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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The Whakamaru Red Key has landed at Wellington Airport
- Wellington City Mission
- If you’re flying in or out of Wellington Airport this winter, keep an eye out for our giant red key! The installation offers Wellingtonians, or guests from further afield, the... Read more » The post The Whakamaru Red Key has landed at Wellington Airport first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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Your support shows we’re not alone
- Wellington City Mission
- My life used to look very different. I was working as a beautician at a very well-respected day spa, while also studying to be a nurse and raising my five... Read more » The post Your support shows we’re not alone first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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“I’m thankful to have a place like this”
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- I’ve been coming to Tā te Manawa for 14 years now. It all started when a mate of mine said I could come here for a good meal, and sure... Read more » The post “I’m thankful to have a place like this” first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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Family2Family 2024
- Wellington City Mission
- We are excited to announce that Foodstuffs NZ is once again hosting the Family2Family annual appeal, and we invite you to join us in making a difference in the lives... Read more » The post Family2Family 2024 first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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Driving change for good fuels new partnership
- Wellington City Mission
- Wellington City Mission (WCM) has joined forces with family-owned Brendan Foot Supersite (BFS) to help the local community access essential services. Brendan Foot Supersite has provided Wellington City Mission with... Read more » The post Driving change for good fuels new partnership first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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Our Christmas hours
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- Wellington City Mission Christmas Hours Please see below information about ouropening/closing days/times for Christmas and the New Year. Community Lounge last day: Thursday 21 December, closing 3.30pm. Toy Shop, Social... Read more » The post Our Christmas hours first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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Your Kindness Has Helped Our Family
- Wellington City Mission
- I’m a single parent to four kids, and our family has some significant challenges. My eldest is deafblind, my 14-year-old is one of a handful of kids in New Zealand... Read more » The post Your Kindness Has Helped Our Family first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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Share Your Christmas this year!
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- For most of us, being able to look forward to a break at Christmas time is a welcome thought, especially during another particularly unsettled and challenging year. Of course, some... Read more » The post Share Your Christmas this year! first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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Our City Missioner Ordained!
- Wellington City Mission
- On Sunday 29 January, Murray Edridge was ordained as a Minister! The Commissioning service was led by Bishop Justin Duckworth at The Wellington Cathedral of St Paul. Our new Board... Read more » The post Our City Missioner Ordained! first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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The Silent Night
- Wellington City Mission
- A Christmas fundraising event that no-one goes to. The post The Silent Night first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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Too Late To Say Thank You
- Wellington City Mission
- When Ross passed away recently, his wishes were that the residue of his estate go to a Christian charity demonstrating the gospel message of God’s love. The trustees of his... Read more » The post Too Late To Say Thank You first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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A Powerful Gift
- Wellington City Mission
- We are so thankful and proud to have been gifted this spectacular mural by local artist Raukawa Comerford! The huge mural greets everyone who enters Te Pā Pori, our supported... Read more » The post A Powerful Gift first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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See You At Tā Te Manawa
- Wellington City Mission
- For those manhuri who are doing it tough and are feeling unheard, Tā te Manawa is the front-facing hub of The Mission. It also provides a link to our other... Read more » The post See You At Tā Te Manawa first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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Peter Tia – Kaiwhakawai, Clinical Lead/ Psychotherapist, Te Pūnaha Pā
- Wellington City Mission
- Those who come to our Pā, generally speaking, are struggling with overwhelming financial hardship, lack of housing, food insecurity, and feelings of displacement and loneliness. But it’s also important to... Read more » The post Peter Tia – Kaiwhakawai, Clinical Lead/ Psychotherapist, Te Pūnaha Pā first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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I Saw How Hard Life Can Become
- Wellington City Mission
- I never thought I’d have to rely on a service like The Mission. But during the Omicron outbreak, I suddenly found myself in a really uncomfortable position where I needed... Read more » The post I Saw How Hard Life Can Become first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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Connection Is The Opposite Of Addiction
- Wellington City Mission
- Around 20 years ago, the direction of my life completely changed. The relationship with the father of my children broke down, and my whānau were going through treaty claims which... Read more » The post Connection Is The Opposite Of Addiction first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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Family2Family is back!
- Wellington City Mission
- Thanks to the amazing team at New World, Family 2 Family is back! We are thrilled because this is one of the vital ways of keeping the Social Supermarket stocked... Read more » The post Family2Family is back! first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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Donor Profile – David & Anne
- Wellington City Mission
- There are so many things that can happen in life that are simply out of our control. A bad experience or sudden change could completely shift our direction and limit... Read more » The post Donor Profile – David & Anne first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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Volunteer Profile – Chloe
- Wellington City Mission
- I really enjoy working in the Social Supermarket every Wednesday. I help sort food and stock the shelves, and also get to chat with the shoppers. Some people need help... Read more » The post Volunteer Profile – Chloe first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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A Little Help Goes a Long Way
- Wellington City Mission
- A few years ago, all my husband and I wanted was to live normal lives. But there was no way we could. I was going through renal failure, so I... Read more » The post A Little Help Goes a Long Way first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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I Do Matter
- Wellington City Mission
- Tuesday 22 February 2022 I feel like I’ve been stuck in the bottom of a very deep and dark hole for the last 15 years. But after nearly a year... Read more » The post I Do Matter first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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Foodstuffs North Island celebrates Wellington City Mission Volunteers with a gift from New World
- Wellington City Mission
- Wellington City Mission’s 123 volunteers have received a gift they weren’t expecting. To honour their tireless work over the past few months, Foodstuffs North Island gifted each volunteer a $50... Read more » The post Foodstuffs North Island celebrates Wellington City Mission Volunteers with a gift from New World first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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On a Mission in Lockdown
- Wellington City Mission
- When Wellington first went into Alert Level 4 Lockdown in August, we knew that the need for our services would be massive. But we also knew that Wellington would be... Read more » The post On a Mission in Lockdown first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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