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. [theloftchr...rch.org.nz]

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:

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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.

Problem Gambling Services

PGF Services Provides free counselling and support to anyone effected by gambling. PGF are is primarily based at The Loft.
 
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

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Whānau Āwhina Plunket

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.

Link People

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.

Paulownia Trust

Paulownia Trust supports people with disabilities through both residential homes and modern supported independent living units.

Kingdom Resources

Kingdom Resources supports people with debt management, budget advice and more. They have a clinic at The Loft once a week.

Christchurch Resettlement Services

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.

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.

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Day One

Arrive & Meet

As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

Day Two

Set Intentions & Reflect

Together, we pause to consider our goals, hopes, and direction. This is about aligning with ourselves and with the journey ahead. This is a chance to reconnect with what brought you here—your questions, your hopes, your turning points—and consider how they’ve shifted or deepened.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

Day Three

Look Forward & Wrap Up

We explore the possibilities beyond this moment, making space for growth, action, and forward momentum. As we end our time together, we honor the experience, the growth, and the connections made along the way.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

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  • After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.

  • We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.

  • Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure.

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