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Meri Kirihimete me te tau hou!

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the team at Te Puna Waiora - Desert Spring Community Centre.

Our office will be closed from Saturday, 20 December 2025 and reopen on Tuesday 13 January 2026

"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace." - Isaiah 9:6

Help us make a difference 

Support Our Kaupapa

At Te Puna Waiora - Desert Spring Ministries Trust, we believe in walking alongside our community—nurturing growth, restoring dignity, and empowering whānau through practical, meaningful support.

From financial mentoring and food parcels to cultural programs and creative workshops, your donation helps us reach more people, more often, with the awhi they need.

Why Donate?

Your support directly funds:

  • 🌱 Free financial mentoring and literacy courses.

  • 🧺 Food and hygiene parcels for families in need

  • 🧠 Parenting and learner driver licence support

  • 🧵 Social & Craft group workshops that reduce isolation

  • 🗣️ Te Reo Māori and cultural reconnection programs

Every dollar makes a difference—whether it’s helping a young parent gain confidence, a whānau put kai on the table, or a kaumātua reconnect with language and culture.

Ways You Can Help

  • 💳 One-Off or Regular Donations – Donate what you can, when you can.

  • 🧡 Sponsorship – Support a program or provide resources directly.

  • 🎁 In-Kind Support – Donate items like food, learning tools, or workshop materials.