Community Waikato

25/09/2026

Joanne Turner gives a great koorero on The Breeze Radio Station talking about homelessness and the mahi of Te Whare Korowai Taangata o Kirikiriroa. Te Whare Korowai Taangata o Kirikiriroa (HCNT) provides safe emergency and transitional housing and support to homeless single adults in Hamilton.

"I suppose where I'd start is just to let people know that those who have found themselves homeless are generally quite intuitive. They know and they feel how other people are thinking about them. So, generally, they respond in the way—in kind, if you know what I mean. So if they understand that people care and understand what they're going through, you'll have no issues."

Click on the link below to hear the whole interview, And, if you want to help this awesome charity. Donate new socks and un**es! And talk to people like they're human!

21/09/2026

What a special occasion to celebrate — our AGM, our 25th birthday, welcoming new trustees, and saying goodbye and thank you to those who are stepping down.

A huge thank you to all our community organisations, collaborators, funders, supporters, staff, volunteers, and trustees who have been part of our journey.

Thank you for 25 wonderful years of support, partnership, and shared commitment. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Here’s to celebrating the past 25 years and looking forward to an exciting future together.

17/09/2026

This is wonderful news. Well done to Te Whare Korowai Taangata o Kirikiriroa, and the Anglesea Clinic.

“A new solution is underway in Hamilton to help homeless and housing-insecure people struggling to access healthcare — bring the healthcare to them.”

A new solution is underway in Hamilton to help homeless and housing insecure people struggling to access healthcare — bring the healthcare to them.

09/09/2026

Last week, Community Waikato Advisor Sarah Gibb met with Ros, Andrew, and Tia from the Pirongia Heritage and Information Centre to explore funding ideas, including plans for new interpretation boards. Every visit brings fresh insights into the area's rich history, thanks to the passionate volunteers who generously share their knowledge and stories with the community.

09/09/2026

Tonight Community Waikato kaimahi Kim Cable and whaanau are pleased to support a fundraising dinner for the Nepal flash flooding, hosted by Nepal New Zealand and the Waikato Indian Friendship Society in the Waikato Indian Association Inc Hall.

Around $30,000 has been raised to directly support the recovery in Nepal and show our solidarity.

There are currently 5 New Zealanders yet to be found. I share the names of a couple from Waikato still missing - Mihir and Kinnari Patel - at the public request of their sons for people to keep saying their names in the hopes they will be found.

09/09/2026

Each month at Community Waikato we have a catch up with a different ‘coffee buddy’. This is a way of ensuring we stay connected in person to each other even though we work mainly from home. Today Jason and Kim took the opportunity to catch up with our colleague Sally at Waitetuna/Raglan. Coffee buddy contributes toward our wellbeing as well, especially when you visit stunning places around our region like this. Kim Cable Sally Fenwick Ridley Jason Nguyen

08/09/2026

Our Community Advisor Sarah Gibb has had an inspiring two days up in the Coromandel! Today's focus was all about shaping the future direction of the Coromandel Information Centre. They play such a crucial role in welcoming visitors, supporting locals, and strengthening the bond between community and place.

04/09/2026

Well done to Natalie Jessup and Endangered Species Foundation New Zealand for the amazing conference in Kirikiriroa this week. Such a heavy topic but the work happening in Aotearoa is inspirational!
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02/09/2026

Here’s the programme for Koroneihana 2026 which started today and concludes on Sunday 6 September.

Koroneihana is a week-long annual celebration and remembrance ceremony on the anniversary of the Māori Queen Te Arikinui Kuini Ngā Wai Hono i te Pō’ coronation and accession within the Kīngitanga movement.

03/08/2026

Today the Community Waikato team joined with the Creative Waikato team in a fun workshop called ‘Push the Light’.

Push the Light is a creative workshop by New Zealand artist Charlotte Giblin Art featuring key themes of energy levels, self-awareness, and a unique painting exercise. No art skills required if you are thinking about giving it a go. And we all enjoyed the experience!