Whaanau Resource Centre O Pukekohe Charitable Trust

07/04/2025

📌 Delayed FB Post

🌿✨ On Tuesday 18th March, WRC had the absolute pleasure of welcoming some very special manuhiri from Te Ahikaa Indigenous Solutions into our whare! 💚🙌

Te Ahikaa is a powerhouse of awhi in our community, offering kaupapa Māori services like 🌿 ACC Rongoā Māori, 🌟 Te Pai Tawhiti, 💫 Te Pae Tata, and 🚶‍♀️ ACC Haerenga Motuhake — just to name a few! 💥

We were stoked to host our whanaunga with plenty of good whanaungatanga vibes, hearty kōrero 💬, and of course, some delicious kai to share 🍽️😋

It was a beautiful day of connection and collaboration 🤝 — we look forward to walking alongside our extended whaanau at Te Ahikaa again soon! 🧡

🔗 Check them out: www.teahikaa.co.nz
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: (09) 238 1816

💛💚❤️🖤

06/04/2025

🌱 Can You Help Us Uplift a Space for Our Tamariki? 🌱

Kia ora whaanau 💛

We’re reaching out to our amazing community to see if anyone can help us fix up the playground mats at our Transition House 🏡 The current mats are old, hard, and not the softest landing spot for our precious tamariki 🧒🏽👶🏽

We’re on the lookout for bark 🌲 or a soft-fall alternative—and maybe someone who knows someone who might be able to help with the supply or mahi involved 🙏🏽 Whether you’re handy with playground renovations 🔨, have a heart for whaanau 💖, or just love helping out where you can 🌟, we’d love to hear from you! 💛

This playground isn’t open to the public—it’s a special space for the children who live with their māmā in our WRC Transition House 🛖 A space for healing, laughter, and safe play—and we want to make it even better for them 🎠✨

If this sounds like you, or someone you know, please get in touch or come see us at: 📍 17 McNally Road, Pukekohe 🏡

Ngaa mihi nui in advance 🙌🏽 Let’s work together to create a softer, safer play space for our tamariki 💛

💕 🛝 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 📍 🧡

27/03/2025

🌿 WRC Koha Shed – Donations Welcome! 🌿

Kia ora whaanau,

Our WRC Koha Shed is here to support our community, and we appreciate your generous donations! 💛 If you have quality items in good condition that could help a whaanau in need, we’d love to receive them.

✨ We Accept:
✅ Good-condition clothing & footwear (all ages)
✅ Clean bedding, towels, & blankets
✅ Kitchen essentials (cutlery, plates, pots, etc.)
✅ Toys, books, and school supplies
✅ Small furniture & working appliances (please check first)

🚫 We Cannot Accept:
❌ Broken, stained, or damaged items
❌ Expired car seats or unsafe baby gear
❌ Large furniture (unless pre-arranged)
❌ Faulty or unsafe electrical items

Please ensure all donations are clean, in good condition, and something you’d gift to a friend. 😊

📍 Drop-off: Whaanau Resource Centre O Pukekohe - 17 McNally Road, Pukekohe.

📅 Open: Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm.

Ngaa mihi nui for your kindness and koha! 💕✨

23/03/2025

Kia ora whaanau! 🌿💛

We hope you're all having a beautiful day! ☀️✨ If you or someone you know could use some extra support, our team is here for you. 🤝💙 Feel free to reach out or pop in for a chat. 💬😊

📢 Reminder: Our Koha Shed will be open this coming Thursday, 27th March 2025, from 10 AM - 12 PM! 🏡✨ If you or your whaanau need anything, come and have a look. 🛍️💛 Donations of good-quality items are always welcome too! 🙌🎁

💭 There’s enough struggle out there—let’s do what we can to lift each other up. 🤗💞 A little kindness 💖 can help ease the heavy load for someone who needs it. Let’s continue to look out for one another and keep our whaanau and community safe. 💙🙏

🌟 A huge THANK YOU 🌟 to all our incredible WRC volunteers who give their time to help—whether it’s gardening 🌱🌸, sweeping the driveway 🧹, supporting our community kai 🍲🥖, helping in the koha shed 🎁, paataka 🥦🍎, or simply keeping our whare beautiful for everyone. 🏠💛 We appreciate each and every one of you! 💕✨ And a special shoutout to those who continue to open their hearts to us with generous donations. You are amazing! 💝🙌

💫 Together, we can all make a difference. 💫 ❤️

Stay safe, stay connected, and take care of each other. 🌏🤝💙

Ngaa mihi nui,
The Team at WRC ✨😊💛

12/03/2025

🌟 Kia ora e te whaanau! 🌟

Our Koha Shed is open today from 10AM – 12PM! 🕙➡️🕛 Come on down, have a browse, and take what you and your whaanau need. 💛✨

We love seeing our community come together 🤗💕, so bring a smile, share some aroha, and let's make sure everyone gets a little something. 🥰🙏

📍 Location: 17 McNally Road, Pukekohe.

Please remember to be mindful of others and take only what you need. 🛍️💙 Drop an emoji in the comments to let us know how you're feeling today, whaanau! 😊👇

See you soon! 😃🙌

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06/03/2025

Fun Friday Whaanau Quiz 🎉🤩

It’s FRIDAY whaanau! 🎊🔥 Let’s have some fun! Answer this:
If you could describe your week as a movie title, what would it be? 🎬🍿

Drop your answers in the comments! 👇😂

We’ll go first: "Fast & Furious… because this week flew by! 🚗💨"

23/02/2025

📢 Koha Shed Open This Thursday! 📢

Kia ora whaanau,

Our Koha Shed will be open on Thursday, 27th February 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Whaanau Resource Centre O Pukekohe.

All are welcome to come along! Whether you're in need of clothing, household items, or just want to connect with our community, we'd love to see you there.

Spread the word and bring a friend! 💜

19/02/2025

Still a bit of kai left whaanau!
17 McNally Road.
Nau Mai, Haere Mai! 🙂

13/02/2025

✨ Whaanau Resource Centre – A Place for Everyone ✨

No matter what you’re going through in life, our doors are always open. 💙 Here, we welcome all with kindness, understanding, and a belief that everyone deserves a fresh start. We come from all walks of life, but at the heart of our whaanau is a space for forgiveness, light, and love.

This past week has reminded us how short life truly is. It’s made us reflect on how we want to live—with purpose, with love, and with a heart open to others.

💡 Hate does not drive out hate—love does.
🌟 Darkness does not drive out darkness—light does.

At WRC, we choose to show love and light to all, creating a safe and strong community where our tamariki and whaanau can thrive. Together, we can build a future where no one is left behind and where everyone has the chance to shine.

This video clip captures a lesson in humanity that aligns with our vision—a world where we lift each other up, where kindness prevails, and where we all shine bright like diamonds. 💎✨

🎶 They can say, they can say it all sounds crazy
They can say, they can say I’ve lost my mind
I don’t care, I don’t care, so call me crazy
We can live in a world that we design 🎶

Let’s choose hope, love, and connection. 💙

📽️ Watch the video and share your thoughts below!

12/02/2025

🌿✨ Kia ora e te whaanau! ✨🌿

🎉 The Koha Shed at 17 McNally Road, will be open TODAY from ⏰ 10AM – 12PM! 🎁💛

💙 Pop in to grab what you need 🛍️🙌
💜 Everyone is welcome! 🏡💕

See you soon! 😃👋🏽✨

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12/02/2025

Kia ora e te whaanau,

We are grateful for all the messages of aroha for our dear Anesa Toia. We know that she would want us to continue the mahi and to see us succeed in making sure that we keep working for a better future for all tamariki and whaanau to flourish and grow towards the best version of themselves. ❤️

As part of this ongoing mahi, our WRC Koha Shed will be open tomorrow from 10 AM – 12 PM. If you or someone you know could use some extra support, feel free to come by and see what’s available. Please bring your own bags and take only what you need so that we can share the aroha with as many whaanau as possible.

Mauri ora, and see you there! 😊✨

09/02/2025

💔 Moe mai rā e te rangatira, Anesa Toia 💔

🙏 It is with deep sadness that we, the team at Whaanau Resource Centre O Pukekohe, share the heartbreaking news of the passing of our former Practice Lead Senior Social Worker, Anesa Toia.

💔 Arohamai whaanau, we only just learned of her passing yesterday, and today, our dear friend, co-worker, sister, and mentor will be laid to rest at Pakanae Urupā up north.

🤍 Anesa was loved by all—our staff, external agencies, the whaanau she served, and the Pukekohe community.

🌿 She carried her mahi with love and mana, and her impact will never be forgotten.

✨ Her wairua will continue to inspire us to serve the whaanau she held so dearly in her heart.

💙 Anesa was devoted to her darling Ray, her beloved tamariki, and her precious mokopuna.

🕊 We send them all our aroha and deepest condolences during this difficult time.

🤲 Grief is never easy, but we hope they are wrapped in a korowai of aroha, always remembering how she loved them with all her being.

📜 In November 2024, Anesa shared these powerful words with us:
"Should I die tomorrow or have already gone and our connection holds value for you, I urge you to confront and transcend your grief. Allow my memory to influence positive choices, not paralyzing sorrow. May my presence continue to inspire strength, personal growth, and daily striving for excellence rather than stagnation. I would rather witness your triumphs from afar than return to guide you toward resilience."

❤️ Rest in love, e hoa. We will continue your legacy of strength, growth, and striving for excellence.

🕯 Ka maumahara tonu mātou ki a koe, ā, ka aroha hoki mātou ki a koe ake tonu atu.

🌺 Moe mai rā, e te rangatira. 🕊💙

30/01/2025

🌟 Update from WRC 🌟

Kia ora e te whaanau,

We hope you're all having a good start to the new year! Just a couple of 'BIG NOTICES' from 'little us.'

The Koha Shed will next be open on Thursday, 13th February 2025, from 10am to 12pm💛

We welcome koha but kindly ask that NO CLOTHING donations be dropped off at this time, as our little shed is currently full to the brim with your overwhelming aroha of treasured donated clothes.

A huge thank you to all our incredible volunteers who give their time and energy to support our team. We appreciate you all so much!🌺

Gentle reminder whaanau, when you come to our whare please do not leave rubbish lying around and respect our community space. We respect you and can't continue working hard to support you, your whaanau and the wider community if you do not help us to look after our place!

Together, we are stronger—always better when we work together whaanau. Kia kaha!💪🏽

Ngaa mihi nui,
Whaanau Resource Centre (WRC) O Pukekohe Team!

29/01/2025

🌟WRC KOHA SHED🌟

We're open until 12pm! 😊

29/01/2025

🌟 WRC KOHA SHED IS OPEN TODAY! 🌟

Kia ora e te whaanau,

Our WRC Koha Shed is open today from 10am to 12pm!

Come along to 17 McNally Road, Pukekohe, and grab what you need or drop off any items you'd like to share.

Everyone is welcome – bring your shopping bags and your friendly smiles! 😊

Spread the word and let your friends and whaanau know. We can't wait to see you there! 💛

22/01/2025

🍎🥕🥔🌸 Kai Available at Our Kai Table!

Kia ora e te whaanau,

We still have some kai available on our kai table, and you are warmly welcome to come through and collect what you need. 💛

🕒 When:
Today: Anytime before 5 PM
Tomorrow: From 9 AM onwards

📍 Where: Whaanau Resource Centre O Pukekohe
17 McNally Raod, Pukekohe

This kai is here for all our community, so please feel free to pop in. We’d love to see you!

Ngaa mihi nui,
The WRC Team!

21/01/2025

🌱 Ngaa Mihi Nui to Our Generous Whaanau! 🌱

A big thank you to a wonderful mother and her 4yr old daughter from our community who visited us to share the beautiful produce they had grown in their little home garden! 🍅🥬 Their generosity and aroha warmed our hearts and inspired us deeply. 💛

At WRC, we believe in the power of whaanau and community coming together, and this act of kindness has encouraged us to take the next step in growing our very own marakai (garden) at McNally. 🌾✨ Once it’s flourishing, it will be a space where all our whaanau can come and help themselves to fresh produce whenever they need.

We can’t wait to get started and will keep you updated on the progress. To the amazing mother and daughter who inspired this vision—thank you for sharing not just your kai, but also your manaakitanga and community spirit. 🌟