Takitimu House

09/07/2026

Matariki at Takitimu House ✨
To celebrate Matariki, our tāne and team came together to prepare and share a special kai. Working side by side in the kitchen, everyone played a part in creating a meal that brought us together and reflected the spirit of the season.
As we sat together enjoying the food and conversation, we spotted several kererū perched in a nearby tree, a special and unexpected moment that added to the occasion.
Matariki is a time to reflect, connect and look ahead with hope. It was wonderful to celebrate through shared kai, meaningful kōrero and time spent together as a community.

23/06/2026

We welcome the announcement of increased funding to support people experiencing homelessness. From our mahi at Takitimu House, we know that housing is just one part of the solution, wraparound support and strong collaboration are key to lasting change.
Proud to contribute to this important conversation.
👉 Read the article

The funding is welcomed but local services say it needs to be targeted and sustained.

01/05/2026

Today we had the absolute privilege of watching Aaron De Ridder as he graduated from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa with his Certificate in Bicultural Social Services.
But Aaron’s story with us didn’t start here.
Aaron first came to our service in early 2021, recently released from prison and in the very early stages of recovery. His life up until that point had been shaped by prison, gangs, addiction, violence and dysfunctional relationships. He arrived hesitant and uncertain, but underneath it all was something powerful: a desire for more. More for himself. More for his future. More for his whānau.
Over the next year and a half, Aaron committed himself fully to change. He showed up. He did the hard work. He faced the challenges head-on and worked tirelessly through his recovery journey, reaching milestone after milestone while remaining clean and focused on building a different life.
Aaron is living proof of what can happen when determination, accountability, awhi, and support come together. His journey is not just inspiring, it is transformational.
Today, Aaron sits on our Board of Trustees, where he has served for the past two years. He now walks alongside the tāne in our service through his role with Ngāi Te Rangi as an Oranga Whānau/Mauritau AOD Kaimahi. He has rebuilt strong relationships with his whānau and continues to push himself further through study and service to others.
From prison to purpose.
From addiction to healing.
From surviving to leading others forward.

Aaron, we are beyond proud of you!❤️

13/04/2026

We want to give a massive shout‑out to the wonderful Carole. For close to 10 years now (longer than we can even remember and Carole would say the same!), she has been quietly supporting Takitimu House through her generous donations.

Carole regularly donates brand new underwear, socks, beanies and other essentials for the men who come through our doors, many of whom arrive with nothing. These items make a huge difference, providing comfort, warmth, and dignity.
As you can see, she’s once again arrived with boxes full of generosity. 💙

Carole, thank you for your ongoing kindness and support over the years. It is genuinely appreciated by both staff and the men we work alongside.

Ngā mihi nui 🤍