A Heartfelt Thank You to the New Plymouth Sewing School!
We are incredibly grateful to the talented team at the New Plymouth Sewing School, led by Nicolene, for their amazing contribution to our annual Pyjama Drive. Earlier this year, Nicolene approached us with a beautiful idea to sew pyjamas for tamariki in need. And wow, did her team deliver! Over the course of three days […]
Join Us and make a difference in the Taranaki Community!
Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? We are always on the look out for volunteers to help with some heartwarming initiatives that support whānau in need. We have many opportunities for you to make a real impact in the community. Community Garden – Māra kai Our māra kai […]
Reflecting on 2024
Taking a moment to reflect on the milestones we achieved in 2024 and express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported us. Together, we’re creating warmer, healthier homes and stronger communities across Taranaki and Whanganui. Insulation: Warmer Homes, Healthier Whānau This year, we made a big impact with our insulation initiatives, helping families across Taranaki. […]
Sausage Sizzle Success: Raising Funds for Warm Winter Blankets!
With years of experience through our Healthy Homes Initiative, we know how important it is for families/whānau to stay warm during the colder months, especially when temperatures drop and heating costs rise. That’s why we recently held a special event to help make a difference in our community: a sausage sizzle fundraiser, organised by our […]
Celebrating the Launch of Our New Curtain Bank!
We are thrilled to share a significant milestone with you—our brand-new Curtain Bank is officially open! 🎉 This community initiative is designed to provide much-needed curtains to whānau/families who need them most. At WISE, we believe that everyone deserves a warm, comfortable home, and our Curtain Bank is a big step towards making that a […]
Hundreds of Tamariki and Pepi Kept Warm and Cozy This Winter
2024 has proven to be a challenging year for many in our community, marked by job losses, financial hardship, and ongoing uncertainty. As the effects of COVID-19 continue to linger, now coupled with a cost-of-living crisis and recession, many whānau are facing tough choices—often between putting food on the table or keeping the power on. […]
Looking back on 2023
Don’t mind us just reminiscing on 2023 and what a year it was! 🤩 In 2023 we created warmer, drier, healthier and more energy efficient homes for families/whanau/aiga through our Healthy Homes Initiative and Free Home Insulation Program. This year through our community initiatives we focused on education by donating stationery to three schools around […]
PJ Drive 2021
Hundreds of tamariki (kids) are warmer this winter thanks to our loyal community partners.