Our Neighbourhood Support (NS) groups across the country have been doing some amazing work in their communities, with two in particular wrapping up 2024 with some incredible Christmas kindness!
Te Puna Aroha (based in Otiria, Northland Region) headed out on Christmas Eve to deliver hampers to all the whare (homes) in their local rural area. Then it was time for the annual mailbox decorating competition with a theme of ‘whānau’ (māori for family, or those connected through community). Family members of all ages and abilities participated, including ‘Big Mac’ the cow who joined in on the fun!
Neighbourhood Support Māngere and Māngere Bridge (Auckland) held a Christmas Kindness Drive back in mid December. They worked together with the help of local community partnerships to buy and deliver Christmas presents to 100 deserving local children, plus every family received a large Christmas Box full of pantry essentials and Christmas ‘treat’ boxes with goodies to enjoy on Christmas Day.
“It felt so heartwarming… it was a huge effort, but we did it! Thank you so much to our wonderful Māngere Bridge Community who donated money, gifts and food and gave up their time to wrap presents.” – Sarah Fair, Area Coordinator for Māngere Bridge NS.
