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Nola honoured by special guest on her 100th birthday

Nola has lived nearly all her life in Havelock North and still lives independently. Her energy and independence is inspirational - she was still driving her blue VW up until...

Harakeke ceremony marks new start for Family Works Hawke’s Bay

A mihi whakatau was held for invited guests including Tukituki MP Anna Lorck, representatives from government agencies and Hawke’s Bay DHB, Family Works Guardian Angels and local schools, led by...

Enliven Disability welcomes housing solution in Havelock North

“We are so pleased to have secured Middle Rd. People with disabilities are suffering badly in the current housing crisis, and many are living in frankly unsuitable accommodation.

A cuppa, a crossword and a chat: Enliven care packages

When COVID-19 lockdown means older people can’t attend Enliven Day Programmes, Enliven goes to them.

Enliven goes in to bat for critically endangered natives

Trevor Marsh, Enliven Day Programme Co-ordinator and Jeff Lynn, Enliven Client handing over the three Whare Pekapeka prototypes to Kay Griffiths of The Conservation Company

A swell evening Loves

Last Friday 14th May a unique fundraising duo hit Hawke’s Bay. Ethel & Bethel Bingo Babes made their way to the Bay for the first time, performing their entertaining, cheeky bingo night to a crowd of delighted guests.

Poppies honour Enliven family members

The ReTreads – keen woodworkers who are part of the men’s group at the Enliven Day Centre – crafted poppies for others at the Centre to remember the service and sacrifice of family members in all conflicts.

Enliven’s newest creative solution to social isolation

Family Works finds new premises after seven-month search

Family Works Hawke’s Bay (FWHB) has secured new premises more than seven months after having to vacate Heretaunga House in Hastings due to earthquake risk.

Joll Road PSEC charity donations bin broken into again

Amanda Harris, manager of PSEC’s Joll Road charity shop in Havelock North, arrived at work to find the donations bin next to the shop had been broken into for the second time in a month.

Elsie Leipst still independent at 100 years old

Elsie was born on 12 January 1921, when George V was head of state and William Massey was the Prime Minister of New Zealand.

Foodbank supports 85 local families over Christmas

The PSEC / Family Works foodbank drew from generous community support and distributed 85 food and Christmas gift parcels to local families during December 2020.