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.
