Our Special Christmas Opening Hours

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 »

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 »

“I’m so grateful to be here”: Ian has found purpose and community at Te Pā Maru

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 »

Nisa Clothing to provide sustainable underwear to the Wellington City Mission’s Social Supermarket: ‘Making a Difference, One Garment at a Time’ 

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 »