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15 July 2025

Big Sleepout 2025: Aucklanders Unite to Tackle Homelessness

On a chilly, rain-soaked evening in July, over 60 leaders from Auckland’s business and community sectors came together at AUT’s Hikuwai Plaza for a night of sleeping rough to raise awareness…

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15 May 2025

Lifewise CE Haehaetu Barrett Shares Powerful Insights on Truth, Conviction, and Community Leadership at AddictionZ 2025

At the AddictionZ 2025 Conference on the Gold Coast, Lifewise Chief Executive Haehaetu Barrett delivered a presentation titled ‘Takahia tōu ara o te whakapono – Traverse your pathway with truth and…

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Community Events Myers Park Cottage News

24 February 2025

Myers Park Cottage Officially Reopens

19 February 2025 was a historic moment as we welcomed the local community to the re-opening of the iconic Myers Park Cottage. This event marked the beginning of an exciting…

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LGBTQ+News

21 February 2025

A Message of Solidarity from the Methodist Church of New Zealand

The Methodist Church of New Zealand stands in unwavering solidarity with our LGBTQ+ whānau, in response to recent attacks from Destiny Church and others who seek to harm and marginalise.…

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Merge Cafe Merge Community News

17 February 2025

Gang operations still prevalent despite crackdowns: The Reality on Auckland’s Streets

It has been three months since the government introduced a nationwide ban on gang symbols in public places. However, despite these legal restrictions and recent crackdowns, gang activity remains a…

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3 February 2025

Lifewise: Proud Member of Pride Pledge NZ

To celebrate Auckland Pride Month, Lifewise is excited to announce its membership with Pride Pledge NZ. This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, both within…

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COVID-19 homelessness News youth homelessness

2 August 2021

“I feel terrified.”

“I feel terrified,” says Hannah, a young person experiencing homelessness and living in Emergency Accomodation. Listen to her story in the Newshub Nation video under this blog post. Lifewise, alongside…

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28 July 2021

Lack of Homelessness Strategy Increases Harm For Rangatahi

A recent report from Child Poverty Action Group highlights the need for a strategy to end Youth Homelessness. Child Poverty Action Group's new report has highlighted that the lack of…

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8 July 2021

New homes by Airedale Property Trust

Lifewise's sister trust, Airedale Property, has nearly completed its current social housing project in Auckland's Glen Eden suburb. Set to be complete in September 2021, this building will provide 3…

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23 June 2021

VACANCY: Head of Mission

Inviting applications for the position of Head of Mission (Superintendent), Methodist Mission Northern Te Kaupapa (purpose) of position To exemplify and demonstrate prophetic, relational and theological leadership. To…

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