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I’m So Happy Here at Kemp
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- I moved to New Zealand with my husband and our two children back in 1988. New Zealand was very short of trained mental health nurses then, and I was one... Read more » The post I’m So Happy Here at Kemp first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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We’re all part of this community
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- I knew a fair bit about the Wellington City Mission from my previous role at Business and Economic Research Limited (BERL). There, we took a people-orientated perspective of economic development... Read more » The post We’re all part of this community first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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Our Special Christmas Opening Hours
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- While parts of Whakamaru’s operations remain 24/7, a number of our key services will have special hours over Christmas. See below for details: Social Supermarket:• Dec 23: 9am-7pm• Dec 24:... Read more » The post Our Special Christmas Opening Hours first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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Wellington’s Greatest Deed has been filled
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- With over 1,200 signatures, Wellington’s Greatest Deed has now been filled. The giant deed on Cambridge Terrace in Wellington has been filled by the names of people who have generously... Read more » The post Wellington’s Greatest Deed has been filled first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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“You Were There for us When We Needed it.”
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- Catherine and her husband Ben had a plan for their family. When their daughter Siobhán was born, Catherine was going to take the first year off work to care for... Read more » The post “You Were There for us When We Needed it.” first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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The Wellington City Mission launches Stars on the Waterfront
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- The stars, purchasable via donation to The Mission, will light up the Wellington waterfront this Christmas The Wellington City Mission has launched Stars on the Waterfront, an annual Christmas initiative... Read more » The post The Wellington City Mission launches Stars on the Waterfront first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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Our 2024 Christmas Activities Begin!
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- Our 2024 Christmas activities are well and truly underway! The first of five Pack the Bus deliveries took place today, with another busload of toys & kai arriving at Whakamaru... Read more » The post Our 2024 Christmas Activities Begin! first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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The Wellington City Mission officially opens Whakamaru & Te Āti Awa gift The Mission Te Reo Māori name
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- Hei Whakamaru o te Korowai o te Panepane o te Ika a Maui Following Te Āti Awa and Ngāti Toa’s joint blessing of the site at dawn on Wednesday, the... Read more » The post The Wellington City Mission officially opens Whakamaru & Te Āti Awa gift The Mission Te Reo Māori name first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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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
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- 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’
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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!
- Wellington City Mission
- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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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