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Wellington Community Leaders Issue Open Letter To Government, Saying No To “Move-On” Orders
Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 9:46 am | Wellington City Mission
The letter has been signed by Wellington City Mayor Andrew Little, and all other mayors in the region, Mana Whenua, social service agencies and local church leaders. More >>
The Wellington City Mission To Launch Free Dental Service
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 11:15 am | Wellington City Mission
The service will open on Tuesday 10 February 2026 and will operate on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from Whakamaru on Oxford Terrace. More >>
The Wellington City Mission Shares First-Year Feedback From Crisis Recovery Café, Kua Mākona I Whakamaru
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 1:28 pm | Wellington City Mission
“It’s not just a café – it’s a lifeline. You go in broken, and they help you feel human again.” More >>
The Wellington City Mission Celebrates One Year Of Whakamaru & Shares Impact Stats
Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 4:28 pm | Wellington City Mission
To mark the milestone, the Wellington City Mission will host a community street party at Whakamaru, on Saturday 1st November, with food stalls, live performances and activities for tamariki. More >>
The Wellington City Mission Welcomes Government’s Housing Announcement
Friday, 5 September 2025, 12:20 pm | Wellington City Mission
“What was shared today is a welcome recognition of the challenges in our community and is a well-considered and targeted response to those challenges”. More >>
The Wellington City Mission Launches ‘community Conscious’ Catering Service In Partnership With Yellow Seat
Monday, 12 May 2025, 9:57 am | Wellington City Mission
The proceeds from every order will directly fund the Wellington City Mission’s essential work in the Wellington region, including the operation of Craig and Gail’s Café – The Mission’s ‘contribute what you can’ café based at Whakamaru ... More >>
The Wellington City Mission Launches 'Stars On The Waterfront'
Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 12:12 pm | Wellington City Mission
The stars, purchasable via donation to The Mission, will light up the Wellington waterfront this Christmas More >>
The Wellington City Mission Officially Opens Whakamaru And Te Āti Awa Gift The Mission Te Reo Māori
Wednesday, 30 October 2024, 2:50 pm | Wellington City Mission
Today’s opening event offered members of the community the chance to tour the building and hear of the many Whakamaru services that will soon be available to the people of Wellington. More >>
Wellington City Mission To Operate 24-Hour ‘Crisis Recovery Café’ From Whakamaru, Open To The Public On November 18th
Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 12:18 pm | Wellington City Mission
The café will act as a community-based mental health crisis prevention and response service in a non-clinical environment. The service will provide immediate support to individuals and whānau in mental distress who are not at immediate risk of harm ... More >>
The Wellington City Mission To Begin Full Operations At Whakamaru From November 18th
Thursday, 10 October 2024, 3:14 pm | Wellington City Mission
Whakamaru will be a transformational community facility for everyone in Wellington. Operational 24/7 for those in need, the Wellington City Mission’s new development will re-shape the way our community supports and cares for itself. More >>
Wellingtonians Can Now Add Their Names To Wellington’s Greatest Deed
Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 6:24 pm | Wellington City Mission
Sir Ashley Bloomfield Abseils Down Wellington High-rise To Be The First To Sign The Giant Deed To Whakamaru More >>
First Residents To Move Into Te Pā Maru
Thursday, 28 March 2024, 2:16 pm | Wellington City Mission
Te Pā Maru is an alcohol harm reduction facility based on Wellington’s Taranaki Street, formerly the Wellington Men’s Night Shelter. Wellington City Mission saw the potential to transform this space into a safe space for people who are alcohol-dependent ... More >>
65% Increase In Food Demand Over Christmas
Thursday, 8 February 2024, 11:02 am | Wellington City Mission
Families are continuing to feel the cost-of-living pinch, reflected in recently released statistics from the Wellington City Mission which show a 65 per cent increase in demand for food, from the weekly average throughout 2023. By late December, the ... More >>
Wellington City Mission Opening New Zealand’s First Residential Alcohol Harm Reduction Facility
Monday, 25 September 2023, 4:17 pm | Wellington City Mission
A unique residential alcohol harm-reduction facility in Wellington will be officially opened this Thursday, 28 September 2023. The site at 304 Taranaki Street (formerly The Wellington Men’s Night Shelter), has undergone a major refurbishment by The ... More >>
Reducing Chaos First Step In Te Pā Maru’s Pursuit Of Dignity, Respect And Care Without Judgement
Thursday, 25 May 2023, 2:21 pm | Wellington City Mission
A new alcohol harm reduction facility will soon open in Wellington - the first of its kind in Aotearoa New Zealand. Taking over the former Wellington Night Shelter premises on Taranaki Street, Wellington City Mission (WCM)-run Te Pā Maru will take ... More >>
Beauty From Ashes: Loafers Lodge Fire Appeal
Friday, 19 May 2023, 3:32 pm | Wellington City Mission
Wellington’s generosity gives those impacted by the Loafers Lodge fire a real lift Donations to the Mayoral Relief Fund established to support those affected by Tuesday’s fatal fire at Loafers Lodge currently sits at $245,000, including $50,000 ... More >>
It’s A Silent Night In Wellington
Tuesday, 8 November 2022, 9:27 am | Wellington City Mission
Wellington City Mission has partnered with Sky Stadium in Wellington to stage a 34,000-strong public fundraising event on Wednesday, December 21… that no one will go to. More >>
Gorilla Burger Sets Up Pop-Up Burger Bar At Wellington City Mission
Thursday, 11 August 2022, 9:30 am | Wellington City Mission
Thanks to the team at Kāpura, Burger Wellington has come to the City Mission. “A whole lot of people in Wellington won’t get an opportunity to participate in Burger Wellington, so for us it’s about doing as much as we can to include everyone.” ... More >>
Wellington City Mission Celebrates Benefit Boost
Friday, 1 April 2022, 3:40 pm | Wellington City Mission
The Wellington City Missioner, Murray Edridge says for many Wellingtonians doing it tough, the arrival of today’s benefit boost will be cause for celebration. “Income inadequacy directly effects people’s ability to make choices for their family, ... More >>
Unlimited Visits To The Zoo For The Wellington City Mission
Wednesday, 9 February 2022, 10:01 am | Wellington City Mission
Wellington Zoo and The Wellington City Mission have signed a partnership agreement that will give people and families the Mission supports free passes to Wellington Zoo. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2202/9bdec5d29754105c1536.jpeg" ... More >>
