Wellington City Mission opens $50M Whakamaru community facility in Mount Cook, providing essential services and transitional housing.

The Wellington City Mission has inaugurated Whakamaru, a $50 million community facility in Mount Cook, aimed at providing essential services such as 35 transitional housing apartments, a medical center, laundry facilities, and a café with a "pay what you can" model. Open 24/7, it promotes dignity and community support. The facility was blessed by Te Āti Awa and Ngāti Toa, with dignitaries including the Governor General attending the opening event.

October 29, 2024
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