“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 »
You can feel the care at Kemp: Andrea, a kaumātua at Kemp Home & Hospital, welcomes us into her “nest” for a visit
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 »
Becoming a Force for Good: Since arriving at Te Pā Pori, Andrew has turned his life around
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 »
Explore our history timeline
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 »
Murray speaks to TVNZ’s Breakfast about our mahi at Te Pā Maru
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 Whakamaru Red Key has landed at Wellington Airport
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 »
Your support shows we’re not alone
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 »
“I’m thankful to have a place like this”
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 »
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