Loft Partners:
The Collaboration
More than just tenants, our partners are part of a collaborative network.
At The Loft, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Our partners are a diverse group of community organisations who share a commitment to supporting the wellbeing of people and whānau across Christchurch. By working alongside one another in a shared space, we make it easier for people to access the support they need and simpler for organisations to connect, coordinate, and work together.
Through regular communication, warm referrals, shared problem-solving, and a commitment to putting people first, we work together to reduce barriers and create more seamless support pathways.
Why Co-location Matters
People's lives don't fit neatly within the boundaries of a single service.
Someone seeking support may be navigating housing challenges, financial pressure, family concerns, health issues, employment barriers, or social isolation all at the same time. Having multiple organisations under one roof means people can connect with the right support, often in a single visit.
Co-location helps us:
Make support easier to access
Provide warm referrals between services
Reduce the need for people to repeat their stories
Strengthen relationships between organisations
Identify gaps and opportunities across the community
Deliver more coordinated, person-centred support
Working Better Together
Our collaborative approach was built on a simple idea: communities are stronger when organisations work together. The Loft was established to bring agencies together in a shared hub, creating opportunities for connection, innovation, and collective impact.
By sharing knowledge, expertise, and resources, our partner tenants contribute to a welcoming environment where people can find practical support, build resilience, and take steps towards their goals. Every organisation brings its own strengths, but together we are able to achieve more than any one agency could alone.
Meet Our Partners:
Enabling Good Lives Waitaha/Canterbury
Enabling Good Lives works with ORS funded school leavers and their whānau as they plan for their future. EGL Christchurch are primarily based at The Loft.
Whānau Āwhina Plunket is New Zealand's largest support service for the health and wellbeing of children under five and their families. Providing home visits, clinic checks, and a 24/7 helpline. Plunket has a team based at The Loft.
Whānau Āwhina Plunket
PGF Services Provides free counselling and support to anyone effected by gambling. PGF is primarily based at The Loft.Problem Gambling Services
Te Tahi Youth
Te Tahi Youth are a one stop shop for medical and social support for rangatahi. Te Tahi Youth can be found at The Loft and The Youth Hub
LinkPeople is a community housing provider that works with people experiencing homelessness or exiting recovery settings to find a stable home, keep their home and thrive in the community. Link People are primarily based at The Loft.
Link People
Paulownia Trust
Paulownia Trust supports people with disabilities through both residential homes and modern supported independent living units.
Comcare assists people with mental health or addiction issues to live well in the Canterbury community.
Comcare
Community Law Canterbury offers free legal advice and information on a range of topics. They have a clinic at The Loft once a week.
Community Law Canterbury.
Citizens Advice Bureau
CAB try to help people to know and understand their rights and obligations. They have a drop-in service once a week operating out of Linwood Library.
Kingdom Resources supports people with debt management, budget advice and more. They have a clinic at The Loft once a week.
Kingdom Resources
CRS supports people from refugee and migrant backgrounds living in Ōtautahi/Christchurch to settle successfully in Aotearoa. They have a clinic at The Loft twice a month.
Christchurch Resettlement Services
City Mission Tenancy Advocate
The Christchurch City Mission’s Tenants Protection Service offers free advice on issues regarding tenancy law. They have a drop-in clinic at The Loft once a week.
Find out how to access our regular clinics here.
Free all-day parking
Managed reception
Range of room styles.
