Community Living

Community Living Te Oranga Haapori
Disabled people thriving in the community Community Living employs more than 400 people in various part-time and full-time roles.

Since it's inception in 1989, Community Living has persistently sought innovative and diverse ways to respond to the individual needs of people with intellectual disabilities (including: Autistic Spectrum Disorder, multiple disabilities, high & complex behaviours and offending histories) within their communities in the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki and greater Midland region. Based in Hamilton,

Community Living currently support more than 700 individuals of all ages and own over 35 houses and units specifically for the use of people we support. However, irrespective of the nature of their roles or positions, they are all here to work in partnership with people with disabilities, their whanau/family and the broader community to facilitate each person living their dreams through community connections.

04/09/2026

We asked people to submit ideas for projects the government wouldn't normally fund. What's your favourite? Click the link in the comments to choose!

In the video are Ko Taatou Teenei members Thomas, Tiana and Blake, and a cameo from Stephen, one of our staff :)

02/09/2026

Te Whaariki 2026 is only two weeks away! This might be your last chance to sign up, so go to tw2026.eventbrite.com right now :)

Oh wow!At short notice, we're stoked to announce that Te Whaariki is on again for 2026, and is less than a month away! I...
18/08/2026

Oh wow!

At short notice, we're stoked to announce that Te Whaariki is on again for 2026, and is less than a month away! It's on Wednesday the 16th of September at 10am, and we'll see you there!

Link to register is in the first comment >>>

10/08/2026

They say you never work a day if you love your job!

Congratulations to Jessie on a decade mowing lawns with Lawn and Order :)

05/08/2026

Kia Orana!

02/08/2026

Making chairs at Brooklyn - subtitles written by our literacy group. So great to see people having fun and doing everyday things!

30/07/2026

Our Chief Executive David Oldershaw has this update

We'd lvoe to hear what you think - email hello (at) communityliving.org.nz with your thoughts

30/07/2026

Māori Electoral Option – General roll or the Māori roll? The deadline to change rolls is coming fast – midnight 6th of August is the last date for those already enrolled to change rolls. Please share this with your staff, whaanau and communities.

Click the link in the first comment to get yourself enrolled:

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180 Collingwood Street
Hamilton
3204

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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