CEO of The Auckland City Mission, Chris Farrelly expresses an immense amount of gratitude and aroha for the support from Māori communities in their outreach efforts this year, and especially during this holiday season. He also encourages other cities to implement similar programs in their respective cities.
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Gisborne Hospital transforms into Outer Space Christmas for patients
While many families will be out and about on Christmas day - it won’t be the case for many patients around the country who are required to stay in hospital. So staff at Hauora Tairawhiti and Gisborne Hospital found a solution to bring Christmas to their patients by decking out the hospital with hundreds of decorations.
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Auckland Mission ringawera to feed 1,600 for Christmas
With Christmas only a day away, workers form the Auckland City Mission are finalising the preparation to feed almost 2,000 people tomorrow at The Cloud on Queens Road, Auckland. The meal will cater to those who may go without food and company, otherwise.
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Kaimoana “flying out the door” at Toby’s Seafood
Thousands of kina, oyster, mussel and raw fish punnets are flying out the door at Auckland's Toby's Seafood as rāhui throughout Northland and Bay of Plenty continue to impact whānau preparing for a traditional kaimoana hākari this Christmas. The Māori owned business says it has not even entered its two busiest days of the year.
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South Auckland Kuia feeds 1600 whānau
72-year-old Nanny Te Okeroa Wheeler has lived in South Auckland for over 20 years. Her ongoing mission to feed the hungry carries on today where she prepared kai for over 1600 whānau.
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Tipene Maangi makes final journey home to Te Whānau a Apanui
The only Māori victim and Whakatāne local who lost his life in the eruption Tipene Maangi had his name officially released by the police today. New Zealand musicians and Whakatāne locals will pay respects to the victims and their families of the Whakaari White Island eruption at today's Whakatāne Christmas at the Park.
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Unprecedented demand for Sallies Xmas emergency aid
Te Puea marae chair Hurimoana Dennis is not surprised at the unprecedented demand for Salvation Army emergency aid this Christmas. Sallies have helped a nearly 16,000 children with parcels during the festive season, and Dennis says it’s the result of multiple issues.
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Tukau Legacy pops up on SH1 for Xmas
One Māori merchandise business is reaping the rewards of the Christmas season, while its proceeds help towards the well-being of its community.
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City Mission: Christmas kai guest double for 2018
Christmas was made a whole lot easier for families at Auckland City Mission's annual Christmas lunch. Commissioner Chris Farrelly says it's about embracing people with the spirit of the season.
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NZDF soldiers celebrate Xmas abroad
While many New Zealanders sit down and enjoy a Christmas lunch with their families, others are spending the day peace-keeping in war-torn countries. Two hundred and twenty New Zealand Defence Force staff will be serving overseas this Christmas, so Te Kāea spoke to three soldiers based in Afghanistan and Iraq this Christmas.
