Wellington Homeless Women's Trust

02/09/2026

💛 15 beds. 3 months. 1 fresh start.

Our new whare is open — but keeping the doors open takes all of us.

Every donation helps a wahine move from crisis to stability: a safe bed, wrap-around support, and connection to the networks she needs to step into independent housing.

Homelessness is growing, and it's not something one organisation can solve alone. 🤝 Ngā mihi to the Coalition to End Homelessness for Women and every agency walking alongside us.

Can you help restore mana and reduce homelessness in Wellington?

👉 Donate: www.whwt.org.nz/make-a-donation

All donations go towards supporting and housing wāhine while they get back on their feet.

01/09/2026

Women make up 51% of people experiencing homelessness in New Zealand.

That's around 57,000 wāhine living in severe housing deprivation — well above the international average.

The path to homelessness is complex: escaping abusive partners, addiction, financial instability, lower pay, less ability to save, solo parenting.

This week, Wellington Homeless Women's Trust Te Whare Nuku Noa opens a new whare to meet that need — with improved accommodation, enhanced communal spaces and an environment built for healing, wellbeing and independence.

We're opening at a time when community agencies like ours face increasing financial pressure. We're actively seeking partnerships with private and public sector organisations to secure a long-term future for this mahi.

Interested in partnering with us? Get in touch.

📞 Gillian Hood, 027 839 6832 🔗 www.whwt.org.nz

Wellington Homeless Women's Trust and Te Whare Nukunoa support women experiencing homelessness by providing transitional housing and individualised support to get them back on their feet and into their own homes.

30/08/2026

🏠 A new whare. A new beginning.

This week we open the doors to our new home for wāhine experiencing homelessness in Wellington.

More beds. Better spaces. A safe, welcoming environment where women can begin to rebuild their lives with dignity, stability and hope.

Since 2013, Te Whare Nuku Noa has grown from 5 beds to 15 — offering not just a roof, but a full wrap-around service and up to three months of support as wāhine get back on their feet.

"This new house represents the next stage of our journey." — Gill Hood, Chief Executive

Opening: Wednesday 2 September, Wellington 🌿

🔗 www.whwt.org.nz

Wellington Homeless Women's Trust and Te Whare Nukunoa support women experiencing homelessness by providing transitional housing and individualised support to get them back on their feet and into their own homes.

24/08/2026

Too many women in Aotearoa New Zealand are unhoused and unsafe.

This isn’t just about having a roof over your head. It’s about safety, dignity, stability and having the opportunity to build a secure future.

The Coalition to End Women’s Homelessness is working to change that — bringing organisations together, sharing evidence and advocating for meaningful change.

Because every woman deserves a safe place to call home. ❤️

Wellington Homeless Women's Trust and Te Whare Nukunoa support women experiencing homelessness by providing transitional housing and individualised support to get them back on their feet and into their own homes.

23/08/2026

Keeping a person homeless costs around $88,000 in police, justice,emergency and welfare services. Even for those who would rather 'ignore the morality of homelessness,it makes compelling economic sense.
Professor Nevil Pierse. New Zealand Listener.

17/08/2026

How do you solve homelessness? I asked ChatGBT
I figured we’re asking AI for help with everything else so why not how to get everybody to have a roof over their head. Well ChatGBT reckons it's got the answer. We ticked the boxes where we can help. But three out of eight isn’t a pass!
What can you do? www.whwt.org.nz/make-a-donation
1. Provide ongoing, accessible care for mental health challenges, physical illnesses, and substance addiction. √√√
2. Assist residents with everyday tasks like cleaning, cooking, budgeting, and maintaining a household. √√√
3. Move individuals experiencing chronic homelessness directly into permanent housing without preconditions like sobriety or income. √√√
4. Use converted assets or dedicated public stock to ensure long-term stability rather than temporary, reactive shelter.
5. Connect individuals with job training, peer support, and income assistance programs.
6. Boost the construction of public housing and regulated affordable rentals
7. Coordinate efforts across central government, local councils, and non-profit support agencies.
8. Partner with iwi, Māori organizations, and community leaders to deliver respectful, localized solutions.

10/08/2026

A little known fact (which is pretty obvious if you think about it).
Menstrual health is a major challenge.
Access to menstrual products, clean toilets, showers, and private places to change can be inconsistent. Some women resort to using improvised materials or wearing products longer than recommended, increasing the risk of infections and other health issues.

10/08/2026

What she said!
You go Tamatha Paul!!!!
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19SHqvEcpx/?mibextid=wwXIfr

09/08/2026

Its the little thing - right? So, a week or so ago, the wind whipped up, it got colder and colder and Wellingtonians were amazed to see drifts of snow falling down. While many gazed in wonder, a magical fairy by the name of Tamatha Paul mentioned in her social media that people without homes would not be at all thrilled with the weather situation. Why is Tamatha magical? Well, by that small thought, donations rained down on our bank account that day from all across Aoteoroa and as far away as the UK and Germany. Maybe you can help too, even without leaving the warmth of your own lovely whare. whwt.org.nz/make-a-donation

03/08/2026

1. Women make up 51% of people experiencing homelessness. This is much higher than the international average of 30–40%.
2. About 57,000 women are or living in severe housing deprivation across New Zealand.
3. Many homeless women are mothers.
4. Domestic violence is a major cause of women’s homelessness.
5. Women’s refuges across New Zealand supported 2,630 referrals for women and children in the three months to June 2025.
6. More than half of women and children helped by refuges are Māori.
7. Homeless women often experience hidden homelessness. (couch surfing” or living in overcrowded or unsafe housing)
8. New Zealand had at least 112,500 people experiencing severe housing deprivation in 2023.
9. Māori make up 28.8% of all people experiencing homelessness despite representing a much smaller share of New Zealand’s overall population.
10. Housing First programmes improve outcomes for homeless including health, income, and interactions with the justice system over five years.

What can you do about it?