Masterton Essentials

Waiwaste Food Rescue is an organization in Masterton that rescues food that is good enough to eat but not good enough to sell. Our team collects perfectly good surplus food from supermarkets, growers, cafes, bakeries, and producers in the Wairarapa, redistributing it to local community organizations who feed people. We also serve as the New Zealand Food Network Hub for the Wairarapa, receiving bulk rescued goods from their logistics centres. We operate seven days a week, collecting and delivering donated food throughout the region.

Wairarapa Womens Refuge is a refuge in Masterton. We provide help with obtaining court orders, court appearances, seeking legal aid, lawyer appointments, and dealing with Police, Oranga Tamariki, and Work and Income.

We're an association / organization in Masterton.

Open Home Foundation - Masterton is a child and family support service in Masterton. We work within the provisions of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 to assist children, young people, and their families. Our team established a network of Christian foster families as an alternative for children and young people placed in care. We promote family and cultural heritage, operating as a national organisation since 1986.

Masterton Community FoodBank is a non-profit organization in Masterton. We operate from 7 Cricket Street, Monday through Friday, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Our team focuses on providing food parcels to those in need within the community.

Age Concern Wairarapa is an association / organization in Masterton dedicated to the wellbeing of older persons in the Wairarapa community. We are a community-based, not-for-profit organisation committed to promoting wellbeing, rights, respect, and dignity for seniors. Our team offers a range of services to older people and their families and works to inform local bodies and organisations on issues concerning older people.