Matariki a beautiful example of how the revival of Mātauranga Māori (traditional Māori knowledge) offers many taonga (treasures) from which we can all learn and grow.

Positive connection with others is a basic psychological need, and essential to our wellbeing. This is even more true of our most intimate relationships, such as with partners, parents, children, and our closest friends. These are excellent reasons to learn the 5 love languages, and to practice apply them to our most important relationships.

Altruism involves helping others. But did you know, altruism offers are a range of health and wellbeing benefits for you too? Here are 5 evidence based reasons why it pays to help others.

We are proud to announce that in April this year, we took our first steps toward taking the Pride Pledge, which is our commitment to being better allies to our rainbow community.

With Mothers Day just around the corner, we think this is a great time to take stock of how each of us contributes to the wellbeing of the mums we know and love. As fathers, sisters, grandmothers, brothers, lovers, friends, doctors, and even mental health and family support agencies like us, are we doing enough take care of the most precious taonga in a child’s life?

North-west Rodney is a place where community still matters, and we’re always amazed at the generosity and good will that locals show one another in our towns and villages. That’s what Kindred Spirits is all about. Local people caring for others deeply

A first hand account of life before, during and after a stay in our women’s refuge safe house.

Olivia* came to our Kia Tīmata Anō safe house when she was four months pregnant, after escaping a violent flatmate. She shares her story of getting her life back on track and looking towards a brighter future for her young family.

New Year. New Growth. New Opportunities. Plus, sign up for our upcoming wellbeing courses. Our February newsletter is out now.

“I didn’t have any money for food and not much happening in the cupboards. Thank you so much!” Kindred Family Services has been humbled to be part of a community wide effort to bring Christmas to those who might otherwise miss out this year.

Kindred Family Services is still here to support you as we enter the COVID-19 Traffic Light Framework. Discover what our new ways of working mean for you.

Kindred Family Services is preparing COVID Wellbeing Essential packs to support families where a positive COVID test means a period of self-isolation.

Kai Collective Te Awaroa moves out on its own with new team dedicated to ensuring everyone in South Kaipara has access to good food.

Help bring Christmas to those who might otherwise miss out by supporting the Kindred Family Services’ annual Christmas Appeal.

Kindred Family Services is proud to present its 2020-2021 Annual Report, covering the first full year since the merger of Kia Tīmata Anō Women’s Refuge and Helensville Women and Family Centre.

Demand for emergency food through the Kai Collective Te Awaroa soars during lockdown but at the same time so does the community’s response with donations flooding in for the Midwinter Appeal.

The Kai Collective Te Awaroa manages its busiest week ever producing kai packs for 91 households during level 4 COVID lockdown.

Do you share our passion for nurturing hope and healing? Are you looking for a way to contribute to your community? If you're experienced in governance this might be the impactful, volunteer role you're looking for.

Winter puts an added burden on already stretched household budgets, so the Kai Collective Te Awaroa is seeking your support to provide food parcels to those in need.

It was postponed due to COVID, but our International Women’s Day Breakfast was worth the wait.