Hope Community Meal is a free dinner open to everyone, held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month. It features a beautiful dinner and dessert made from healthy, rescued kai generously donated by Kiwi Harvest, served in a relaxed, child-friendly space. Volunteers help cook, host, and clean up, and guests spend time connecting with others for great conversation, relationship building and support. The meal offers a safe, inclusive place to share food and build community. This initiative is kindly supported by funding from the Lister Presbyterian Health Trust.
Read MoreMHCT partners with MSD to deliver the Ready to Rent course, a practical two‑day programme that prepares people for the private rental market. The course builds confidence by covering tenant rights and responsibilities, budgeting and managing rental costs, how to search and apply for rentals, what landlords look for, and how to keep a home warm and dry. It also supports participants to understand where help is available, including MSD’s housing and financial supports.
Read MoreAM Active is a free morning movement programme for high school students, run by MHCT in partnership with Tu Manawa, to support wellbeing and school engagement. It offers energising group exercise, shared breakfast, and a positive start to the day, helping improve attendance, focus, and connection. Runs Monday and Thursday, 7am- 8.30am
Read MoreAfter school on Mondays an energetic group of Pasifika primary school students join us for an afternoon programme that combines learning with games, and art/craft activities. The programme focuses on supporting children to master their times tables and to develop a reading habit before they transition into high school education. As most of the students are from Kiribati, our programme also encourages students to use and maintain their te taetae ni Kirbati through songs, games and tataro.
Read MorePacific Youth Collective (PYC) is a weekly programme for Pacific students in the Mahurangi region, run by MHCT to strengthen cultural identity, leadership, and educational success. Held on Thursdays for Years 7-13, each session includes sport, shared kai, music, and study zones with tutoring and mentoring. Leadership development is built in to the program, as well as support to pursue scholarships and other pathways. PYC fosters community connection and provides a platform for young Pacific leaders to grow and thrive.
Read MoreForty food parcels are provided weekly to whanau in the community facing financial hardship. Foodbank is a practical way to show the love of God and the care for those currently facing crisis and lack.
Read MoreProviding college students with individual mentoring and group life skill training, our youth workers are immersed at Mahurangi College helping empower students to achieve their goals and aspirations.
Read MoreA vibrant group of Kiribati aine (women) gather together weekly to share their traditional art of Tibuta making. Over time the group has evolved into a reliable support system for local Kiribati women, reducing immigration related social isolation and providing opportunities for the group to form bonds with other community groups.
Read MoreOur Mahurangi Vision Community Trust has developed a close relationship with the Mahurangi Pasifika community since its inception in 2011. Part of what we do includes facilitating five Pasifika festivals celebrating music, language and food to help families maintain their cultural connections.
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