Life at the Mission

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As the Christchurch City Mission raises money to build a $10.5 million building, The Press spends a week finding out how the mission helps some of the most disadvantaged people in the city.

Helping addicts off their poison

As the Christchurch City Mission raises money to build a $10.5 million building, Press reporter Charlie Gates spends a week finding out how the mission helps some of the city's most disadvantaged people.

Help from Christchurch City Mission

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As the Christchurch City Mission raises money to build a $10.5 million new building, CHARLIE GATES spends a week finding out how they work and the people they help. The first part in the week-long series looks at the food bank.

Crying out for help

Demand for help from the Christchurch City Mission has "exploded", city missioner Michael Gorman says.

Providing a haven for women

BY CHARLIE GATES - © Fairfax NZ News

As the Christchurch City Mission raises money for a new $10.5 million building, Press reporter Charlie Gates spends a week finding out how the mission helps some of the city's most disadvantaged people.

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