Te Puna Waiora Desert Spring Ministries was established in 1991 to facilitate social ministry in the community
We are a Community Centre supporting social needs in Fairfield and Enderley, Hamilton / Greater Hamilton region.
Our programs and workshops have developed according to community need, and now comprise :
Parenting Programme “Building Awesome Whanau”
Toolbox parenting programme
Choice— Social and Emotional Well-Being for tamariki,
Learner Driver License Workshop
Te Reo Maori Language Programme
Craft & Cooking group
Food Parcel distribution
Maara kai workshop (community garden)
Budgeting appointments
Financial Literacy— Money Mates workshops,
Digital literacy
Our Mission
He manaakitanga
[Showing kindness, respect and care]
We build relationships and reflect the character of Jesus in the community through love, care and service.
1 Cor 13:13 – And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
He tū tangata
[Enabling each other to stand tall]
We encourage, assist and challenge whānau and individuals to grow in understanding who they are, how we relate to one another and to discover, develop, use and manage our skills, knowledge and resources.
1 Thess 5:11 - Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
He ngākau hou
[A new heart]
Whānau and individuals experience positive transformation and can thrive. We can extend love and care to others and use what we have learned and gained to empower and equip others. This helps create a resilient, healthy and whole community and environment.
John 10:10b - I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
Our Guiding Values
We help build resilience among all ages and ethnicity :
Babies, Children, Youth,Adults - Parents, Grandparents
He aha te mea nui o tea ao, He tangata he tangata he tangata [What is important in the world, It is people, people people]
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