20th Jul
2017
House Lift
Historic ‘Our House’ to be lifted for Earthquake Repair Work The previously threatened grade-one heritage convent and chapel formerly owned by the Community of the Sacred Name, is just two…
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Media Releases
11th Jun
2017
Home & Family Society Charity Dance Contest in Full Swing
Rehearsals for Home & Family Society’s third annual Dancing with the Stars style fundraising contest are well under way, and the event is set to be more popular than ever. …
Read full Media release20th Apr
2017
Contractor Appointed for Heritage Restoration Project
Following a competitive tender process, Home & Family has appointed Simon Construction for its heritage restoration project, known as ‘Our House’. President of Home & Family, Phillip Duval, says, “we…
Read full Media release1st Mar
2017
Dancing With the Stars is Coming (Back) to Christchuch
And you can be involved! If you’ve ever watched the show and thought ‘I wish I could do that’, now you can. Here’s how… WHAT IS DANCING WITH THE…
Read full Media release28th Feb
2017
Support for Christchurch children affected by trauma
Home & Family provides critical interventions for children affected by trauma, grief, violence and abuse. Established in 1898, the charity has seen an unprecedented rise in referrals since the Canterbury…
Read full Media release20th Feb
2017
Good Krama
Founded by Rebecca Parnham, Krama & Co. is a social enterprise run from Christchurch and Cambodia, which places women at its heart. This is because Rebecca and her Cambodian business…
Read full Media release11th May
2015
Chrystal Chenery will be dancing for Home & Family in Dancing with the Stars 2015
Home & Family are very proud to have Chrystal Chenery dancing for us in the 2015 series of Dancing with the Stars. The show will run on TV3 soon. Chrystal…
Read full Media release24th Mar
2015
Home and Family to receive grant as part of $500,000 boost for emergency housing providers
$500,000 boost for emergency housing providers Housing Minister Paula Bennett today announced details of the Government’s funding boost for emergency housing providers, and a comprehensive funding review of the sector….
Read full Media release18th Mar
2015
Home and Family granted $950,000 to restore ‘Our House’
Today’s decision by the Council to unanimously approve a Central City Landmark Heritage Grant of $950,000 for the repair and upgrade of ‘Our House’ has been met with profound gratitude…
Read full Media release9th Mar
2015
SPACE in Christchurch
Home and Family and SPACE NZ Trust Partner for Parents Media Release Home and Family is excited to announce the delivery of…
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