Ko Te Arawa te waka Ko Ngāti Whakaue te iwi Ko Ngāti Kārenga te hapū Ko Ngongotahā te maunga Ko Te Utuhina te awa Ko Te Rotoruanuiakahumatamomoe te roto moana…
HelenaG8 July 2022
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Here is where Lifewise shares news, success stories, project updates and more.
On Friday 13 May, Lifewise celebrated the blessing and opening of our brand new Lifewise Youth Housing units. The new site contains ten units. Nine units will be for rangatahi,…
HelenaG17 May 2022
The rising cost of living, increasing rents, and the impact of COVID are fuelling a YOUTH HOMELESSNESS CRISIS. Young people are vulnerable, isolated and in danger – and they need…
HelenaG13 April 2022
From 18 – 27 March, we officially celebrate Aotearoa Neighbours Day 2022! This year's theme is 'Kai Connections: Celebrating Community, Sharing Food'. The kaupapa of Neighbours Day Aotearoa is to…
HelenaG17 March 2022
On Tuesday 15 March, we celebrate World Social Work Day! World Social Work Day is a day of recognition and an acknowledgement to the mahi and aroha Social Workers…
HelenaG14 March 2022
Ngā mihi David for the stunning artwork! David is a long-time supporter of Lifewise and has generously donated his artwork to Lifewise Housing First over the years. Each piece…
HelenaG3 February 2022
Meet Kevin, a Tāmaki Makaurau community superstar. Kevin makes the most out of life and likes to make a difference by helping others. Kevin came on board as a client…
HelenaG12 January 2022
On Friday 3rd December, we celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities. It is a day that highlights that disability inclusion is essential to upholding human rights, sustainable development, and…
HelenaG2 December 2021
Urgent call for help to keep children facing adversity from being left out. This Christmas, a handful of amazing donors have donated $10,000 to inspire you to help us raise…
HelenaG26 November 2021
10 October is World Homeless Day. Every year, we join this global call to raise awareness of homelessness and - like this year's theme - "take stock" of our response…
AdityaK7 October 2021
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