Our Year Highlights

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Rotorua Office Opening

Our new office, at Rotorua Baptist Church site, supports our work in the region.

Pasefika Role Established

New Capacities Lead role established, strengthening Pasefika leadership in Visionwest.

77 New Homes Purchased

Visionwest expands number of homes available to house whānau in need.

ONZM for Steve Parker

Steve Parker awarded ONZM, recognising his significant service to the community.

Ōhinga Tū Office

New office opened, creating a dedicated base for our youth support services.

Establishment of Step Up West Auckland Youth Workers Network

Strengthening collaboration, sector connection and shared learning across West Auckland.

ACC Healthcare Tenders

ACC Nursing Services and Maximising Independence tenders secured.

Te Tiriti Commitment Launched

Our written commitment to Te Tiriti and shared leadership launched across the country.

Village of Hope Underway

Stage One: Apartment construction progress and a foundations event.

Community Hub Campaign Ready

Community Hub and Capital Campaign developed to campaign-readiness stage.

Housing First Expands

Chronic Housing programme expanded, supporting more people into housing.

Kai Booking System Introduced

A new way for whānau to access kai support with safety and agency.

Baptist World Congress

Matua Fred and Lisa represented Visionwest at the Baptist World Congress.

Christmas From The Heart 2025

Our annual Christmas event, bringing together our community to support whānau.

Matariki Celebration Expands

Visionwest held its first multi-day, whānau-facing Matariki celebration.

Justice Sessions Launched

Visionwest leaders equipped to understand and engage with our theology of justice.

Iosis Joins Visionwest

Iosis joins our whānau, strengthening our work in South Auckland.