Matthew Mark
Missioners say Christmas demand skyrocketing
Food parcels, presents, Christmas hampers - city missions across the country are being stretched to full capacity.
Demand for help has skyrocketed, building on the big increase in need created by the… Audio
Rolleston Prison garden helps supply City Mission
Christchurch City Missioner Matthew Mark tells about a gardening project at Rolleston Prison helping supply the mission's food bank. Audio
How will vulnerable Kiwis get what they need?
Charities working with vulnerable New Zealanders say they're having to adapt how they deliver their services during the lockdown. Foodbanks have stopped accepting in-person deliveries and are instead… Audio
Govt plan a 'critical step' towards ending homelessness
Groups working with the homeless are describing the government's new plan to tackle the problem as a critical step towards ultimately ending homelessness. The Government is spending $54 million to… Audio
Christchurch homeless struggle as winter arrives
The Christchurch City Mission says it's struggling to keep up with demand this winter as the cost of power and food skyrockets. For the first time this year, it's run out of food on its shelves. And… Video, Audio
More Muslim families seek help since March 15 - City Mission
The Christchurch City Mission is seeing an increase in the number of Muslim families asking for help in the wake of the March 15 mosque attacks. Many families have been left struggling to make ends… Audio
Bookmarks with Christchurch City Missioner Matthew Mark
Christchurch City Missioner Matthew Mark tells us about the work the mission is doing ahead of Christmas, and tells us about the books, films and music that have influenced and inspired him. Audio