Postal address: PO Box 5104, Victoria Street West, AUCKLAND 1142
Email: lifewise@lifewise.org.nz / Phone: 09 302 5390
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10 April 2019
Ban on homeless a symptom of a wider problem
The most visible victims of homelessness, that many of us see every day, continue to fall through the cracks.
11 March 2019
“I want to give back,” says Hono
Hono has been working alongside Lifewise for two years. Now he wants to “give back more to the place that gave me that start”.
4 March 2019
How Paying it Forward is Changing the World
The recent trend of people “paying it forward” brings a new meaning to generosity in the modern world, and we’re joining in. Learn more here.
9 October 2018
Stuck in the ’80s: Raising the $80 limit
We want an immediate review of the abatement ($80 rate limit on earning), one that allows people to work 15 hours a week and recognises the impact of inflation since…
9 October 2018
“I feel safe and welcome here.”
Mitch is one of Lifewise Merge Cafe's newest volunteers. Here he shares why Merge Café is his favourite.
18 July 2018
Ending homelessness with wraparound support
A temporary housing situation might feel like a good idea, but is it enough to plan for a better future?
13 July 2018
“It’s helped me to find myself again.”
At Merge Cafe you can find healthy meals for less, but that's not all. Watch one of our dedicated volunteers explain what else is possible.
27 June 2018
Everybody loves Merge!
Here are a few special Merge Café moments over the last few years, as captured by both local and national media.
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