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Home for Christmas?

Not everyone has a home for Christmas. This is the reality for many of our homeless whānau. As we approach the festive season, it's a time for reflection and giving.…

Cha21 November 2024

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A march for everyday – Toitu Te Tiriti hīkoi

Toitu Te Tiriti hīkoi Yesterday was a historic point in our nation’s history as tens of thousands of Kiwis joined the Toitu Te Tiriti movement and marched upon parliament…

Cha20 November 2024

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New Zealand’s Latest Census 2023 Homelessness Data

New Zealand's Housing Crisis: Population Growth Outpaces Dwelling Growth Despite Efforts In a stark revelation, recent data from NZ Census 2023 highlights that despite significant efforts to increase housing supply…

Cha10 October 2024

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World Homeless Day 2024: Give Hope, Create Opportunities

Give Hope, Create Opportunities World Homeless Day is a global initiative to raise awareness of the needs and challenges of people experiencing homelessness and to celebrate the efforts of those…

Cha17 September 2024

Three little girls sitting together on a grassy bank.

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Message from Haehaetu Barrett Chief Executive, Lifewise

Our tamariki deserve the highest level of care and protection. We all know that the funding is limited, and that we cannot afford to waste resources or duplicate services. The…

Cha12 August 2024

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Haehaetu Barrett’s Speech at the 6th National Housing and Homelessness Forum in Darwin 2024

Coming Together for a Common Cause Haehaetu stressed the importance of collaboration in tackling homelessness, saying, "It's up to all of us to work together when we're setting up services…

Cha1 July 2024

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Celebrating Volunteer Week 2024: 16-22 June

Join Us in Celebrating Our Collective Impact Our Commitment: Manaakitanga and Whakawhanaungatanga In these challenging times, our volunteering community at Merge Café is more committed than ever to manaakitanga (hospitality,…

Cha17 June 2024

Two smiling individuals, a chef in white attire and a customer in a pink coat, standing proudly in front of a café named "Lifewise Merge - Food for Good."

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One Life, Two Lives. Jo Leach – Lived Experience Leader.

Jo's early life was characterised by stability and familial solidarity. Yet, at the tender age of 16, her world was abruptly upended by the sudden departure of her father. “I’d…

Di Macdonald9 February 2024

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Haehaetu Barrett makes Top 10 for New Zealander of the Year

The journey began when Haehaetu, a young Māori wahine and solo mother, entered the health sector as a midnight worker at a hospital. Witnessing the challenges faced by those unable…

Di Macdonald13 December 2023

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Individualised Funding, for empowered people – Karen’s story

Meet Karen, a member of the Health & Disability Team at Lifewise and a keen advocate and user of Individualised Funding. This is her story. The power of choice is a…

Di Macdonald1 December 2023

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