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Mana Whānau Evaluation Report (March 2026)

Keeping tamariki safe and connected to their whānau is at the heart of Mana Whānau. Our latest evaluation report shows that intensive, whānau-led, in-home support helps families stay together safely—reducing…

TuiH11 May 2026

Lifewise Connect Newsletter Issue 5

We’re almost halfway through 2026, and there’s been significant work underway. Our new Chief Executive has been appointed, the Big Sleepout fundraiser is coming back, and our teams have been…

TuiH11 May 2026

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Going Further for Our Communities: Honouring Te Tiriti and Uplifting Those Most Impacted

Every year, Waitangi Day invites us to pause, reflect, and consider the kind of Aotearoa we are building together. As we honour this day, we return to the guiding kupu…

mantis-admin5 February 2026

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Lifewise Connect Newsletter Issue 4

We have been busy the last few months and want to share all our successes with you. Check out our latest newsletter briming with stories of trials and tribulations and…

mantis-admin4 December 2025

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World Homeless Day 2025 – Stand With Us in Solidarity

Join the movement for change at Federal Square aka St Patricks Square, Auckland CBD – Friday 10 October Every New Zealander deserves a safe place to call home. This World…

Karen29 September 2025

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Lifewise Amplifies Lived Experience at Mayoral Forum

On the 16 September 2025, Jolie Leach—senior leader at Lifewise and qualified clinician—was honoured to represent the Lifewise whānau at Auckland’s Mayoral Forum, sharing her lived experience and vision for…

Cha16 September 2025

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FREE Webinar: A Chance to join the kōrero on homelessness

Missed the Lifewise Big Sleepout? Here's Your Chance to Join the Conversation If you weren’t able to attend the Lifewise Big Sleepout, there’s still a powerful opportunity to engage…

Cha13 August 2025

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Lifewise Connect Newsletter Issue 3

We’re proud to share the latest edition of our Lifewise newsletter, a vibrant reflection of the mahi, milestones, and meaningful moments that have shaped our journey this season. In this…

mantis-admin5 August 2025

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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…

Cha15 July 2025

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The Big Sleepout is Back!

After a hiatus of five years initially due to COVID-19, we are thrilled to announce that The Big Sleepout is back. Launched in New Zealand by Lifewise in 2010, the event…

Cha27 May 2025

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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…

Cha15 May 2025

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Buy 1, Give 5

Merge Café's "Pay it Forward" Card: How a $25 Donation Can Feed People in Need As a Social Enterprise, Merge Café, is always looking for ways to sustain its operations…

Cha7 March 2025

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