This is what community is all about

Robert first came to our Community Lounge when we were in Newtown. He wanted to be a part of a positive place as he tried to find a new focus… Read more »

Whakamaru Crisis Café receives government funding boost

Following a visit to Whakamaru today, the Government have announced that Wellington City Mission’s Crisis Café at Whakamaru is the latest recipient of the Government’s Mental Health and Addiction Community… Read more »

Explore a map of our sites across Greater Wellington

After a huge year for the Wellington City Mission, we now have six housing sites across Greater Wellington. The map below is a handy tool to see exactly where we’re… Read more »

Wellington’s Greatest Deed has been filled

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 »

“You Were There for us When We Needed it.”

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 Wellington City Mission launches Stars on the Waterfront

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 »

Our 2024 Christmas Activities Begin!

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 Wellington City Mission officially opens Whakamaru & Te Āti Awa gift The Mission Te Reo Māori name

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 »

Wellington’s Greatest Deed

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 »