Monte Cecilia Housing Trust

Monte Cecilia Housing Trust Monte Cecilia Housing Trust has a vision of a society in which everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand has access to adequate, affordable and secure housing.

Monte Cecilia Housing Trust's Charities Registration No is CC11227. Established in 1982 by the St Vincent de Paul Society, the Liston Foundation, the Sisters of Mercy and the Marist Brothers, Monte Cecilia is a registered charity that focuses on delivering a wide range of housing related services which either address immediate housing and associated needs for at risk families, or raise public awareness and influence government policy on housing justice issues.

On behalf of the Monte Cecilia Board, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Markerita Poutasi as Chief Executi...
30/09/2026

On behalf of the Monte Cecilia Board, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Markerita Poutasi as Chief Executive of Monte Cecilia Housing Trust. Markerita will join us on Monday 5 October.

Her appointment follows a robust national recruitment process that attracted a strong field of candidates. Markerita stood out for her executive leadership, strategic thinking, and ability to deliver meaningful results while remaining firmly grounded in organisational values.

She brings more than 18 years of executive leadership across health and public-sector delivery, supported by a background in law and consulting. A former Chief Executive of the Pacific Cooperation Foundation, Markerita also served on the Executive Leadership Team of Te Whatu Ora as National Director – Pacific Health and as Chief of Strategy at Auckland DHB. In these roles, she led national Pacific commissioning, operations, insights and intelligence, workforce development and performance improvement. Her career has focused on advancing equitable, family-centred support for whanau.

Markerita is known for building high-performing teams and trusted relationships with partner organisations, government agencies and boards. She combines commercial acumen with deep connections to Tāmaki Makaurau’s Pacific and Māori communities. Her governance experience includes roles with Presbyterian Support Northern, the Fred Hollows Foundation NZ, and more recently Arataki (Tend) Primary Health Care Organisation and UNICEF Aotearoa.

Her leadership reflects Monte Cecilia’s values of hope, courageous integrity, justice, hospitality and collaboration.

Markerita says:
"It is a privilege to join Monte Cecilia. Housing provides the foundation for strong families and thriving communities, supporting better outcomes in health, education, employment, and wellbeing.
I look forward to working alongside our kaimahi, the Board, the Diocese, and the families we serve to expand access to safe, warm, and secure social housing."

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Markerita as she begins this important leadership role.

Monte at the LDS Health Expo Over the weekend Monte took part in the LDS Health Expo, where we hosted a stall and were r...
21/08/2026

Monte at the LDS Health Expo

Over the weekend Monte took part in the LDS Health Expo, where we hosted a stall and were represented by an incredible group of kaimahi, including all our Service Managers, Des, Ed, Nita and Ainga.

The expo was a fantastic opportunity to connect with the community and share the amazing mahi Monte does. More importantly, it gave us the chance to listen and learn directly from community members about how we can best serve them.

It was also valuable to connect with a range of organisations, strengthen existing relationships and explore new opportunities to work together in support of our communities.

A huge thank you to everyone who represented Monte and helped make the day such a success. We look forward to taking part in many more opportunities like this to connect, listen and work alongside our communities.

A fresh start for one of our whānauWe’re delighted to share an amazing story of a mother and her two adult children who ...
07/08/2026

A fresh start for one of our whānau

We’re delighted to share an amazing story of a mother and her two adult children who have moved into a private rental after spending almost five years in Monte housing.

When their Whānau Support Coordinator began working with the family, building trust took time. Our kaimahi stayed in regular contact with the whānau, listened to the mother’s concerns and helped her understand the housing options and financial support available through MSD. With continued encouragement from our team, the mother grew in confidence by searching for rentals and attending viewings, until she secured a new private rental for her family.

This is the patient, caring work our Whānau Support Coordinators do every day, building trust, helping families navigate their options and encouraging them to believe in what is possible. A big thank you to all our Whānau Support Coordinators for the heart and commitment you bring to supporting whānau.

Every day, we work alongside whānau to overcome complex challenges and create opportunities for a more stable future.Rec...
03/07/2026

Every day, we work alongside whānau to overcome complex challenges and create opportunities for a more stable future.

Recently, one of our team members, Elena, secured the write-off of a $75,000 medical debt for a whānau facing overwhelming financial hardship.

Following the loss of a beloved family member, a married couple raising five children had become responsible for repayments they simply couldn't afford. Through skilled advocacy and persistence, our team championed the family's case until the debt was completely written off. For this whānau, the outcome means far more than financial relief. It means hope, dignity, and the opportunity to move forward with greater stability.

Housing is only part of the journey. By standing alongside whānau and helping remove the barriers that keep families in hardship, we create opportunities for lasting change.

We're incredibly proud of Elena and the life-changing difference she continues to make for the families we serve. 💙

At Monte Cecilia Housing Trust, we are grateful for the generous donations of non-perishable food and household essentia...
24/06/2026

At Monte Cecilia Housing Trust, we are grateful for the generous donations of non-perishable food and household essentials we receive from parishes across Auckland.

Last week, we collected non-perishable food items donated by St Michael's Parish and St Dominic's Parish to help create our Welcome Packs.

We prepare around 40 Welcome Packs each month, providing families moving into transitional housing with essential food items and practical support as they take their first steps towards stability and a brighter future.

A heartfelt thank you to our parish communities and supporters for helping us make a positive difference in the lives of the families we serve.

A big thank you to a generous community member from Māngere Bridge, who donated the first lot of brand-new blankets as p...
15/06/2026

A big thank you to a generous community member from Māngere Bridge, who donated the first lot of brand-new blankets as part of our Winter Appeal.

As the colder months set in, these blankets will help bring warmth and comfort to the families we support at Monte Cecilia. This thoughtful donation is a wonderful reminder of the care and generosity that exists within our community.

Thank you for helping us keep our families warm this winter.

Last week we received our first Winter Woolies donation from Knitting for Charity - St Dominic's Parish, kindly dropped ...
01/06/2026

Last week we received our first Winter Woolies donation from Knitting for Charity - St Dominic's Parish, kindly dropped off by Bernadette and Graeme Slocombe on behalf of the group.

We are incredibly grateful for the warmth and care that goes into these handmade donations, which will help support our whānau over the colder months. Thank you for your ongoing support of our community.

Thank you to all our supporters who have donated to us over the years. As you may be aware, earlier this year we updated...
29/05/2026

Thank you to all our supporters who have donated to us over the years. As you may be aware, earlier this year we updated our donations policy due to limited storage space and Health & Safety requirements increasing. We welcome donations of:

New clothing
New hand-knitted items
Non-perishable food items (with-in expiery dates)

These can be dropped off at our office:
30 Windrush Close, Māngere, Auckland.
or via the current parish collection system.

Today we gratefully received bags of food donations for our whānau from St Michaels Parish.A huge thank you for your kin...
27/05/2026

Today we gratefully received bags of food donations for our whānau from St Michaels Parish.

A huge thank you for your kindness and support of our families during the colder months. Donations of non-perishable food items are always welcome at Monte Cecilia Housing Trust – Windrush Office, 30 Windrush Close, Māngere, Auckland.

Monte Cecilia Housing Trust Annual Winter Woollies AppealAs the colder months approach, Monte Cecilia Housing Trust requ...
26/05/2026

Monte Cecilia Housing Trust Annual Winter Woollies Appeal

As the colder months approach, Monte Cecilia Housing Trust requests your support for our families in need through our annual Winter Woollies Appeal.

We are seeking donations of new warm Clothing and Blankets to help keep everyone warm this winter.

You can help, please bring your donations to our main office: 30 Windrush Close, Mangere, Auckland Mon – Fri 9am-4pm

If you'd rather make a financial contribution, you can do so through Monte Cecilia's website. Your generosity can make a big difference in the lives of the families we support.

Address

30 Windrush Close
Auckland
2022

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+64800624848

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