Dear friends,
A sincere thank you to those who have donated to the Schoolhouse project, and our regular donors. We press on to finish the interior work on this important accommodation.
One of the guests said recently, "I went for a walk and saw a cat, a dog, and lots of frogs... this place is brimming with life." And men's hearts are turning back to life.
In the ebb and flow of life at Arapohue we had a quick trip out to Baylys Beach to enjoy the sand between our toes and the water to lift our wairua (spirits). Time out to celebrate the wins and build on the gains amidst the hard work of addiction recovery.
Keep scrolling to see all the pics and stories! Rotate phone for videos and click on small photos to enlarge.
Stay blessed,
Ray, Jan, Gary, Jaime and the Arapohue Centre A-team
Not goodbye, see you soon Zephaniah
"Coming to the Arapohue Centre gave me a second chance at life."
"Prior to my time at Arapohue, I was hopelessly addicted to drugs, involved in crime to support my habits, surrounding myself with others living in the same way. Arapohue gave me a sanctuary away from the madness to refocus, gain a different perspective, and most importantly, heal.
I was able to see clearly what was important and identify the unhealthy coping mechanisms, friendships, connections, habits, and ways of thinking that I had adopted. Being given the tools to then dismantle these frameworks and rebuild my life in a healthy way has been a God given gift.
God has moved in my life extremely over the 8 months that I have spent at Arapohue, and I have come to have a close relationship with Jesus. I am no longer the same person I was when I entered, my life has changed for the better. I encourage anyone who is seeking help and considering attending to take a leap of faith and see what can happen here."
Baptisms
We were blessed to see two residents, Ash and Tau, baptised last Sunday. Huge thanks to Pastor Tim Forlong (Magnify Church, Helensville) and Arapohue volunteer leader Jaime for stepping up on the day. Thanks also to the Helensville whanau who came to tautoko (support) and a big thanks once again to Grant and Pauline Taylor for their manaakitanga (loving care, hospitality) and beautiful pool.
New Narcotics Anonymous
The Arapohue Centre men really get a lot out of the weekly NA meeting in Dargaville at Community Health on Fridays at 1pm. They are also an encouragement to others seeking to find a new path. Now Dargaville has a new NA meeting hosted by our AOD counsellor and volunteer builder, Gary Codlin and cohort Josh.
Date & Time: Mondays, 6:30pm
Venue: The Lighthouse Church, 78 Normanby St
Sheep and more shenanigans
Therapy animals are a big part of the Arapohue Centre holistic healing experience. Check out this lot and you'll see why... a picture says a thousand words.
By the way, if anyone has a dog suffering from allergies, email janet@thewildside.net to find out how we healed Lucy.
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Arapohue Centre Needs: Nov 2026 |
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Can you help us help men? Every dollar counts as every week our outgoings are much more than our income. God keeps us going through kind people like you. |
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$100 Weekly cleaning help/Farmhouse $219 Weekly building insurances $290 Printing/brochures, business cards $490 New tyres/Vanguard $650 Animal feed and fencing $1,290 Range hood/Schoolhouse $2,000 Septic tank risers/Lodge/Farmhouse/Camp $3,470 Monthly mortgage repayment |
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$391,600 MORTGAGE: FULL REDEMPTION |
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Please send your tax-deductible donation to Let Jan know by email at janet@thewildside.net so your tax receipt can be sent in April 2027. Many thanks! Do you know BA Fleming? Please tell us their contact details so we can send them a tax receipt. |
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Prayer needs:
• Protection, spiritual growth and healing of residents
• For Ray, Jan, Gary and Jaime and WSCT board members for protection, wisdom, and strength
• Full redemption of the mortgage
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Thanks to our partners for your support!
Arapohue Centre receives no government support and every week our outgoings outstrip our income. With your partnership, we can continue to be here for men when they need us the most. You play a VIP role in providing a place where people's lives can be restored. We can't do it without you.
Arohanui (much love) and nga mihi nui (many thanks),
Ray & Jan Curle, Gary Codlin and Jaime Ellision on behalf of Arapohue Centre & Wild Side Charitable Trust
574-580 Hoyle Rd, Arapohue 0374
Wild Side Charitable Trust Registration No. CC55065
p. 027 254 6778 | ray@thewildside.net | wildsidetrust.org
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