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Addiction preys on many people, and the best way to free yourself from its cycle is to ask for help. Learn about Lifewise’s addiction services and more.

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The Cycle of Addiction 101: How to Get Help

Addiction preys on many people, and the best way to free yourself from its cycle is to ask for help. Learn about Lifewise’s addiction services and more.

aditya4 March 2020

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Prevention is key

Lifewise welcomes the Government’s announcement that $300 million will be spent on extra investment and increased support to prevent homelessness.

aditya13 February 2020

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Merge Community:
Learning from the street

Here at Lifewise, our approach to early childhood education (ECE) is constantly evolving. We nurture tamariki in all four of our Auckland ECE centres, and we keep our eyes and…

mantis-admin12 February 2020

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Need help during the
holiday season?

If you need urgent help during the holiday season, please see the list of contacts available between 24 December to 5 January.

mantis-admin6 February 2020

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Merge Community: Kiwibank Community of the Year Semi-finalists

Lifewise Merge Community are among the semi-finalists of this year's Kiwibank Awards! Although we didn't win this year, we're very proud to be recognised amongst some of Aotearoa's most connected…

aditya28 January 2020

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New Year, New You: How to Get Involved with Lifewise

It’s a new year and a new decade—a time for making change! Learn about the ways you can engage with your community and make it happier with Lifewise.

aditya22 January 2020

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Kia ora, from Moira

"It's been a year of growth for Lifewise. Our work develops better choices for people on the margins, and it's starting to bear fruit," says Moira Lawler, Lifewise CE. Our…

aditya9 January 2020

Some of our services are unavailable from 23 December to 5 January If you need help during this period, click the link to see a list of phone numbers and addresses We hope you have a safe and happy holiday season and we look forward to seeing you in the new year!

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Need help during the holiday season?

If you need urgent help during the holiday season, please see the list of contacts available between 23 Dec to 6 January.

aditya20 December 2019

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Time to pause and reflect

"I’ve been here for 6 years; it’s time for a pause and reflection," says Moira Lawler, who will step down as Chief Executive by the end of January 2020.

aditya10 December 2019

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“I was so scared I would lose my baby!”

Your support can give young women like Marama what they need to leave a life of homelessness and become the loving mums they are meant to be!

aditya15 November 2019

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