Te Puea marae chair Hurimoana Dennis is not surprised at the unprecedented demand for Salvation Army emergency aid this Christmas. Sallies have helped a nearly 16,000 children with parcels during the festive season, and Dennis says it’s the result of multiple issues.
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Tukau Legacy pops up on SH1 for Xmas
One Māori merchandise business is reaping the rewards of the Christmas season, while its proceeds help towards the well-being of its community.
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City Mission: Christmas kai guest double for 2018
Christmas was made a whole lot easier for families at Auckland City Mission's annual Christmas lunch. Commissioner Chris Farrelly says it's about embracing people with the spirit of the season.
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NZ Breakers take time-out for whānau this Xmas
The SKYCITY Breakers were treated to a few days break for Christmas at a time that the Basketball community still hard at work. Te Kāea reporter, Ruth Smith caught up with a couple of the players who shared their Christmas plans and wishes.
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NZDF soldiers celebrate Xmas abroad
While many New Zealanders sit down and enjoy a Christmas lunch with their families, others are spending the day peace-keeping in war-torn countries. Two hundred and twenty New Zealand Defence Force staff will be serving overseas this Christmas, so Te Kāea spoke to three soldiers based in Afghanistan and Iraq this Christmas.
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NewsThunderstorms and rain warnings on Christmas
Whānau around the country are spending their Christmas Day indoors while thunderstorms and heavy rain warnings remain in place.
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What’s on the menu for City Mission Christmas lunch
More than 2000 guests and 600 volunteers are expected to fill Spark Arena tomorrow as part of the Auckland City Mission’s annual Christmas lunch.
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Whānau Ora minister fronts Ngā Whare Waatea marae
Whānau Ora Minister Peeni Henare has fronted up to last Xmas parcel distribution at Ngā Whare Waatea marae in South Auckland at the invitation of MUMA Whānau Ora. Manager Veronica Henare says she wants the government to do more to support struggling families at Christmas.
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Minister to consider more 'satellite offices' on marae
The Minister of Social Development is considering the call from Papakura Marae CEO and the Manager of MUMA Whānau Ora Services to set up satellite offices at marae. Tony Kake and Veronica Henare say the partnering with MSD staff on site to distribute emergency xmas parcels to hundreds of whānau has shown the potential of the idea.
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Govt challenged to open xmas purse strings for needy
The manager of MUMA Whānau Ora says they are unable to meet the demand of whānau coming to Ngā Whare Waatea Marae in South Auckland to receive emergency food parcels. Veronica Henare says hundreds will go without this festive season and is challenging the government to open its purse strings to help.
