Doing what matters
The Wise Group isn’t afraid to tackle the hard issues – it’s about doing what matters and creating new opportunities for the wellbeing of people, vulnerable populations, organisations and communities.
Stories of change
Government investment shifts focus towards permanent housing outcomes
The Government’s announcement to continue investing in existing and new Housing First programmes recognises the growing body of New Zealand evidence that Housing First, which prioritises permanent housing outcomes, is one of the best approaches for ending chronic homelessness.
Culturally appropriate responses needed to address Māori homelessness
The full report from last year’s first Auckland-wide Point in Time count was released today by Auckland Council and the Housing First Auckland Collective.
A special visitor to Kākāriki House
The Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern stopped by Kākāriki House this week to learn more about the vital work we’re doing across the Group in mental health, housing, social justice and wellbeing for young people.
New Year, new faces in The People’s Project Hamilton team
The People’s Project welcomed in the New Year with the addition of six more people to its Garden Place Hamilton team.
OECD report offers a roadmap to address employment inequities
The Mental Health and Work: New Zealand report, recently released by the OECD, has recommendations on the need for integrated health and employment support services.
Young people give hope, joy and happiness to homeless people this Christmas
Inspiring acts of generosity by Waikato school children have left The People’s Project Hamilton team reassured that the spirit of Christmas is alive and well as we head into what can be a difficult season for the community’s most vulnerable people.