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Reflecting on Our Journey

Good morning friends, I came across this article dated 26 September 2015. It reminded me that since 2014 we have remained true to dedicating every possible hour and every possible resource to transforming the lives of our most vulnerable people. Some of you may remember Tim Tairi featured in this article. He is very special to us given he was one of the first who walked through our doors and one of the first to transform his life. Tim walked alongside TMNT as a very successful person, a very su...

Our Hearts are Warm

Good morning friends, You would not believe in your wildest dreams the amazing things that have been happening at Takitimu House. In my ramblings I will try to convey as best I can the kaupapa. This month alone, 10 men have moved into their forever homes. 10 people in less than 4 weeks is momentous! We do give full credit to our clients who are amazing people however in this post it is our staff that I wish to celebrate. Staff is a very small word, by staff we mean the people who come here pai...

A Wonderful Little Bubble

Hello bubble friends of the shelter, I must say I am so proud to be a kiwi, more so than usual, aren't you? Warts and all there is nowhere else I would rather be living in the world. Takitimu House is a very important part of our little world, so here is a update: The guys in the house have been amazing. They have risen to the challenges that this pandemic and lock down has thrown at them. They are a wonderful little bubble! We have relaxed our routines and structure, no point getting people o...

This is Our WHY Everyday

Hello everyone. I came into work last week and a letter from one of our guests was left on my desk. I would like to share that with you, I will type it verbatim except for the removal of particular staff names because it is a team effort. Dear TMNT, Thank you so much for last week and helping me get through the housing assessment. You had my best interest at heart and often had to rally in order to keep me on track and get the job done. You are dedicated battlers for the cause of combating homel...

Are We Doing Enough

I have been to LA a couple of times and was appalled at the homeless situation back then, it was some years ago. It appears to be worse, much worse. At the time however, I had never seen a homeless person in our country (I know right, where have I been), I was horrified! I remember thinking, New Zealand would NEVER EVER be like that, we are such a great country. We care for our vulnerable, I remember feeling so completely and utterly proud to be a kiwi and so sad for the people that I saw way ba...