As a superannuitant in rented accommodation, Albert finds things tough at times but support from Visionwest Whai Manaaki Kai has been a great help freeing up money to go towards essential living items....
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Terangiataahua’s Story – Appreciation for a life transformed
Terangiataahua's first visit to Visionwest was for a kai parcel, but she left with a booked meeting with the Whānau Centre Support Navigator for further wraparound support and to begin a journey which would change their lives forever. I was a bit...
Albert’s Story – Visionwest, a very special place to be
As a superannuitant in rented accommodation, Albert finds things tough at times but support from Visionwest Whai Manaaki Kai has been a great help freeing up money to go towards essential living items....
5 Myths about Foodbanks and Who’s Asking for Food Support
As providers of food support in our local community, one question we’re frequently asked is, “Are foodbanks really necessary?” For some people the question is a legitimate request to understand the needs of others. For others the question hides an...
Tee’s Story – I feel like I’m part of the whānau
In 2013, when she was feeling out of control with her finances, Tee took what was an enormous step for her; she reached out for help from Money Mentors, Visionwest’s financial mentoring team. Now she’s part of the Visionwest family and a Whai...
Manaaki Kai Opening – Visionwest’s Social Supermarket
Manaaki Kai, Visionwest’s social supermarket opened on Thursday 8 June. The social supermarket opening At the opening, following a mihi whakatau and waiata, Lisa, our CEO, reminded us that we are on a journey to build hope together and, for some...
Budget 2023 Response
Introduction Prior to the delivery of the 2023 Budget, delivered on May 18, the Government announced that there would be a focus on the flood recovery for regions hit by Cyclone Gabrielle. Over $1 billion was allocated to the relief response,...
LATEST VISIONWEST REPORT – Christmas Hardship
Each year Visionwest runs Christmas From The Heart a collaborative initiative centred on addressing Christmas hardship in Te Uru o Tāmaki Makaurau (West Auckland). The latest report from Visionwest provides an insightful overview of the 2022...
Food and Financial Hardship in Aotearoa New Zealand – PART FOUR
Looking to the Future In December 2022, Visionwest Waka Whakakitenga – a West Auckland-based community trust working in regions throughout the country to provide wraparound support services to people with a variety of needs – released The One...
Food and Financial Hardship in Aotearoa New Zealand – PART THREE.
Where Does the Money Go? In December 2022, Visionwest Waka Whakakitenga – a West Auckland-based community trust working in regions throughout the country to provide wraparound support services to people with a variety of needs – released The One...







