A Powerful Gift

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 »

See You At Tā Te Manawa

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 »

Peter Tia – Kaiwhakawai, Clinical Lead/ Psychotherapist, Te Pūnaha Pā

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 »

I Saw How Hard Life Can Become

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 »

Connection Is The Opposite Of Addiction

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 »

Family2Family is back!

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 »

Donor Profile – David & Anne

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 »

Volunteer Profile – Chloe

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 »

A Little Help Goes a Long Way

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 »