By FREEBIRD “He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata" What is the most important thing in the world?  It is people,...

During the week of June 22, the Home Ground team returned to Arohata Women’s Prison for a powerful three-day project that marked both a celebration and a farewell.

Running from Tuesday 10 June to Thursday 12 June, the workshop welcomed ten wāhine supported by the Home Ground team and two incredible guest artists, Ahi Nyx and Sarah Rossiter.

Each month, we bring you a vibrant recap of everything we’ve been up to—highlighting moments from our community initiatives and prison projects.

Celebrating Matariki Together! During June, Newtown Park Apartments came alive with warmth, creativity and connection as our community...

When Art meets Prison – What happens? Last month, Jacqui and Vane spent three days inside Christchurch Women’s Prison in Ōtautahi. It was...

In May we teamed up with Tyrin from Te Toi Mahana, and were lucky enough to deliver our first rangatahi -focused workshop together! Te...

✨ SPARKLE BOMB ✨ is very special Home Ground project, created in honour of our beloved co-founder Anita — our forever Sparkle Bomb Queen.

We’re on the lookout for a Community Connector to walk alongside wāhine in our programmes. This is a flexible, contractor-based role with hours across multiple projects throughout the year — and extra opportunities in artist support and training if you’re keen.

Each month, we bring you a vibrant recap of everything we’ve been up to—highlighting moments from our community initiatives and prison projects.

Trying to explain institutionalisation is like asking a fish to describe water to someone who’s never been wet.

Episode 6 of the Home Ground Audio Journey, Take The Space. From my heart to yours

Marilyn and Marty Vreede, the creators and directors of Pakohe Whanganui, are dedicated to sharing the richness of Māori culture with the...

If you have arrived in prison and are wondering what you need to know as a mum, here is some helpful information. Lino cut by S.H All...

Home Ground has created a series of pop-up performances called Spark in the Park, to contribute some extra joy and connection to the Newtown Park Apartments community where we are based!

Each month, we bring you a vibrant recap of everything we’ve been up to—highlighting moments from our community initiatives and prison projects.

Meet Mya Williams — a Master’s student in Criminology at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, currently undertaking important research into the post-release experiences of women in Aotearoa who have used alcohol or other drugs and have spent time in prison.

Home Ground is running another 3 day workshop to soak up the energy, renewal and reflection of Matariki! Please share with your networks.

Sing Sing offers a heartfelt, honest, and unflinching portrayal of how the arts can transform lives behind bars.

Episode 4 of the Home Ground Audio Journey, Take The Space. Community, Collaboration and Kotahitanga