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Helping thousands in need: Wellington City Mission

From Nine To Noon, 9:30 am today
Wellington City Mission's Whakamaru building

Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

Wellington City Mission is celebrating one year in its purpose-built $50 million innovative hub in Newtown where it has supported thousands of people and families in need.

Whakamaru provides transitional housing apartments, pay-if-you-can cafe, social supermarket, medical centre and free showers and laundry for anyone in need.

Whakamaru is home to a team of social workers, financial mentors, counsellors, and peer support workers.

Kathryn speaks with Wellington City Missioner Murray Edridge.