Our Stories
Spring Newsletter Update
Our Spring update - including our NEW community hub at Clendon Park Community House!
Loving our neighbours in Manurewa
After a traumatic event in her local neighbourhood, Melissa turned thoughts and prayers into action… #MakeADifferenceEveryday
New venue for MADE to Lead
We have a new venue for our MADE to Lead sessions! Our new home is at Clendon Park Community House, 60 Finlayson Ave, Clendon - more to come on this soon!
Flourishing Relationships: communication workshop
Our second Flourishing Relationships workshop brought couples together to explore communication and conflict styles
July Newsletter Update
As we reach the halfway point of 2026, we are excited to see so many leaders continuing to step forward. Here are some of the highlights from the past few months…
“Stories of Hope” Speech Showcase
More than a speech showcase, it was a celebration of resilience, growth, and finding your voice. Thirteen MADE to Lead leaders shared powerful stories of hope…
Flourishing Relationships: understanding each other
Our first ever Flourishing Relationships workshop for couples was a beautiful day of aroha and laughter
May Newsletter Update
The mahi keeps growing… We are already seeing the ripple effects of people empowered to lead change in their own communities
MADE to Lead is back!
MADE to Lead is back for Term Two, building on a strong start to the year with over 40 leaders participating across our training programmes.
“Make a Difference Everyday”
Ali shows the way, role modeling for his boys how to “Make a Difference Everyday”…
March Update: Flourishing People & much more
In this update we cover our very first Flourishing People programme, new MADE to Lead intake, new videos, brand new team member and more…
Launching into 2026 with a bang…
2026 is here! We are only two months into the new year and already we have done so much, it feels more like SIX…
December Update (2025)
Christmas Greetings from our team! In this update we cover our Graduation, Inspiring Leaders night, partner training workshop and more…
Inspiring Leaders night
Our first Caring for the Carers gathering brought leaders together for an encouraging and deeply moving evening with Chris Clarke.
Equipping our community
Building stronger support: Our community training workshop with Sistahood and Kingsmen on 11 October
September Update (2025)
In this update we share updates on some of our emerging leaders, powerful community events, a viral new video and more…
July Update (2025)
Our July update gives an overview of our key programmes and tells the story of our “Warmth for Winter” blanket drive outreach for homeless whanau in Manurewa.
Winter Warmth Project: the outreach
Our Winter Warmth blanket drive distribution with Shining Light Community Trust - tents, sleeping bags & blankets for whanau sleeping rough
Winter Warmth Project: the preparation
We launched a blanket drive to gather items to help keep people warm who are sleeping rough this winter. Collaborating with Shining Light Community Trust to distribute what our amazing community has donated,
May Update (2025)
In our May newsletter we are introducing our team and Board. PLUS, we are now a registered charitable trust!