Innovative business partnering with The Mission

Monday 9 November 2020 The Mission is incredibly grateful for the support we receive from businesses all across the region throughout the year. Every week we love hearing about the… Read more »

I’m in control of my life again

Monday 9 November 2020 A few years ago, life got pretty overwhelming, and I spiralled out of control. I was having epileptic seizures most days, and my full-time job was… Read more »

Finding my courage

Monday 9 November 2020 In 2016 I moved to New Zealand to join my partner. We began renting together, and got engaged. I found a job at a cafe, and… Read more »

Hope for my baby

Monday 9 November 2020 The challenges I’ve faced in my life are hard to put into words. When the civil war started in Somalia, I was forced to flee from… Read more »

Wellington City Mission successful in transformative $10 million shovel-ready application.

Monday 28 September 2020 The Government have announced $10 million for The Wellington City Mission, to go towards the build of what will be a transformative community hub for the… Read more »

Wellington City Mission takes over Night Shelter

Thursday 30 July 2020: During the COVID-19 period, we took over responsibility for the management of the Wellington Night Shelter, to continue our support of Wellington’s street-living community. We managed… Read more »

Our Community Lounge

Thursday 30 July 2020: COVID-19 presented many challenges for the people and families who walk through our doors every day, as well as for us as an organisation. It also… Read more »

Te Paamaru has become our safe haven

Thursday 30 July 2020: After leaving the NZ Army, I made some bad decisions, and ended up in Rimutaka Prison for a couple of years. While I was there I… Read more »

A Happy Ending

Thursday 30 July 2020: A couple of months ago, young couple Ella and Cam were beginning an exciting new journey in their lives as they were about to shift to… Read more »