What We Do

How Doors to Dignity Makes a Difference

Doors to Dignity, led by the Christchurch Methodist Mission, is a nationwide initiative dedicated to addressing the housing and wellbeing crisis facing older New Zealanders. By bringing together advocacy, collaboration, and meaningful community engagement, we aim to create lasting change. Our vision is for every older person to have not only a safe and secure place to call home, but also the dignity, respect, and peace of mind they deserve in their later years.

Ensuring all older people are housed well

Recent News

Doors to Dignity Launch in Parliament

We've launched our Doors to Dignity campaign nationally with an event in Parliament, co-hosted by MPs with cross-party support

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Wellington Panel Discussion on Older Persons Housing

Following on from our campaign launch in Parliament, we hosted a panel discussion on solutions to the older persons housing crisis

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Homelessness outreach service observes increase in elderly with no home

The Outreach Rapid Response service encountered an 87-year-old woman living on the streets in its first week of operation.

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