Hamilton Christian Nightshelter Trust - Te Whare Korowai Taangata o Kirikiriroa

Supporting vulnerable adults with safe accommodation and wrap-around support for 26 years.

Waikato

Behind every person experiencing homelessness is a story of hardship, resilience, and hope. For 26 years, Te Whare Korowai Taangata o Kirikiriroa has been a place where vulnerable adults can find a place of safety and belonging, kindness, and the support they need to rebuild their lives.

We offer more than a place to stay. We provide connection, guidance, and space for people to regain their footing and rebuild confidence, alongside a pathway toward long-term, sustainable housing. We know no two journeys are the same, our team honours every person’s mana and walks with them as they work toward stability and independence.

Your donation helps us continue this vital mahi, offering warmth today and hope for tomorrow.

More about us

Te Whare Korowai Taangata o Kirikiriroa (HCNT) provides safe accommodation and wrap-around support to single adults experiencing homelessness in Kirikiriroa, Hamilton.

Our guests come from all walks of life, each carrying unique experiences, cultural backgrounds, and complex needs. Many have had it tough, dealing with mental, physical, and health issues, and/or are navigating different aspects of the system.

We support those who have nowhere else to turn, where other, more appropriate alternative accommodation is unavailable.

Our people are some of the most vulnerable adults in New Zealand, carrying horrific trauma and often struggling to find their place in a society that does not make sense to them.

We work from a holistic approach, supporting each individual to fit their needs and goals to overcome the barriers to finding long-term, sustainable housing. Our services include physical needs, addictions, mental health and behavioural problems, reintegration following release from prison, life skills, and housing.