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Honouring Creativity and Courage at Arohata Women’s Prison
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.
Jul 8


🌱Matariki 3-day creative adventure
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.
Jul 1


Home Ground June Newsletter 🗞️
Each month, we bring you a vibrant recap of everything we’ve been up to—highlighting moments from our community initiatives and prison projects.
Jul 1


The Power of Creativity in a Therapeutic Community
When Art meets Prison – What happens? Last month, Jacqui and Vane spent three days inside Christchurch Women’s Prison in Ōtautahi. It was...
Jul 1


So, what is institutionalisation?
Trying to explain institutionalisation is like asking a fish to describe water to someone who’s never been wet.
May 28


Episode 6: From My Heart To Yours; Creating calm amongst the noise
Episode 6 of the Home Ground Audio Journey, Take The Space.
From my heart to yours
May 21


Pakohe Papers - Whanganui ki te Ao!
Marilyn and Marty Vreede, the creators and directors of Pakohe Whanganui, are dedicated to sharing the richness of Māori culture with the...
May 15


Mums and bubs in prison
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...
May 15


Home Ground April Newsletter 🗞️
Each month, we bring you a vibrant recap of everything we’ve been up to—highlighting moments from our community initiatives and prison projects.
May 15


Supporting Women Post-Release: A Research Project Calling for Participants
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.
May 14


Home Ground Matariki project in Newtown!
Home Ground is running another 3 day workshop to soak up the energy, renewal and reflection of Matariki! Please share with your networks.
Apr 29


Thank You for Making Our Movie Fundraiser a Night to Remember 🎬
Sing Sing offers a heartfelt, honest, and unflinching portrayal of how the arts can transform lives behind bars.
Apr 24


Episode 5: Programmes & Promises; Who really gets a chance?
Episode 4 of the Home Ground Audio Journey, Take The Space. Community, Collaboration and Kotahitanga
Apr 22


Hello. My name is human.
Hello. My name is human. Not criminal, not ex-prisoner, and not number—60733772. I am not the “property of Corrections.” I am human, just...
Apr 16


How can art projects benefit women in remand and why is it important to work with them?
A range of artwork from Christchurch Women's Prison, during a three-day creative adventure project delivered in the remand unit with 10...
Mar 27


Episode 4: Community, Collaboration and Kotahitanga
Episode 4 of the Home Ground Audio Journey, Take The Space. Community, Collaboration and Kotahitanga
Mar 12


Morning Magic! Home Ground workshops start this week!
Morning Magic! Home Ground workshops start this week!
Mar 4


First Home Ground project in Omārōrō Newtown 2025!
Come along for a Creative Adventure! Home Ground community workshops start February 2025!
Jan 28


Home Ground project in Omārōrō Newtown!
Newtown community Morning Magic workshops are coming up!
Aug 29, 2024


Home Ground creativity programme in Arohata Women's Prison
Home Ground is delivering a creative and wellbeing programme in Arohata Women's prison.
Aug 29, 2024
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