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Garth Nowland-Foreman points to the tenacity and commitment of staff in the days after the Canterbury earthquake as one of the highlights of the 18 years he has been on the board of CMM.

Christmas is around the corner and with it comes challenges. Extra expenses, last-minute shopping, end-of-year events, and catering for Christmas day itself can be financially and emotionally taxing.

A neighbourhood programme set up by the Christchurch Methodist Mission to reduce crime went on to contend for a global good policing award.

A woman who’s had a stroke and can no longer drive, a man with poor literacy struggles to read an appointment letter from his GP, a family foregoes their son’s visit to the dentist because they’re unable to take time off work. All valid – and sometimes distressing - reasons for failing to seek medical help. All of which can be addressed with the help of a partnership community worker.

CMM recently farewelled two long-standing managers who have given over 50 years combined service to the organisation.

The Christchurch Methodist Mission is poised to significantly increase its community housing in east Christchurch.

Sylvia Gillard and Suzanne King have lived in Whare Tiaki since it opened two years ago and say they enjoy having care and support while being able to carry on living independent lives.

Within minutes of meeting at a Christchurch café, two graduates of CMM’s recent Woman Wise course are catching up on news and swapping stories. They touch on everything from family matters, travel, and a baby that’s on the way.

Three percent of superannuitants can live well enough that they don’t need to claim their NZ Super, according to research by the Tindall Foundation. It’s those people a new scheme is calling upon to donate their Super in order to create a more equitable Aotearoa New Zealand.

We’re pleased to announce that the Christchurch Methodist Mission been named a finalist in the Westpac Champion Business Awards in the Community Impact - Medium/Large Enterprise category. It comes as recognition of our work housing the city’s most vulnerable, particularly our efforts leading the collaborative Housing First initiative in Christchurch.