Message from Robbie
Recently, I returned from a period of leave with my husband, including time spent rafting the Colorado River. Being able to step away and to travel beyond Aotearoa is a privilege, and one I hold with care. Time out of the day to day rhythm has a way of sharpening perspective, helping you notice what really matters.
Coming back to PSO, I’ve been reflecting on how closely that journey mirrors the one we’re on together as an organisation.
At PSO, we’re navigating a complex and changing landscape. The needs of our communities continue to grow, the pressures on our people are real, and the decisions we make carry weight for today and for the long term. That’s why, alongside our values of integrity, respect, courage, manaaki and aroha, one of the Pou underpinning our strategy is restorative leadership.
Restorative leadership is about how we lead, not just what we do. It calls us to restore trust where it has been strained, to repair relationships where harm has occurred, and to recentre wellbeing from the whenua we walk on, to the whānau and communities we serve. It asks us to move away from silos, to listen deeply, and to ensure that those most affected by decisions have a genuine voice in shaping them.
Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou
ka ora ai te iwi.
With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive.
Robbie Moginie
CEO, Presbyterian Support Otago
Thank you to all those who support us, through your kindness we’re able to help people with essentials through our foodbank, provide social work support to whānau, and give a helping hand to individuals facing hardship.
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Donate to Octacan online and the foodbank will purchase cans on your behalf.
Shop to donate food items like spaghetti, baked beans, tinned fruit or fish, or choose a single, double, or family food parcel.
Our Familyworks team provides tailored support, often starting with food parcels and moving to social work, financial mentoring, and winter essentials.
The current economic climate means that more families and individuals are coming to Presbyterian Support Otago for help.
Restocking the foodbank shelves is critical for the winter months.
Having a clear out?
Donate your pre-loved items to the Presbyterian Support Otago’s charity op shop!
Every donation helps to provide affordable items to the community while raising funds for local services.
We’re currently seeking pre-loved goods in a clean and tidy condition: Winter clothing; Household items; Bric-a-brac; Men’s clothing.
Please drop donations off at OpShopSocial, or for bulk donations of 6+ bags, we can collect (Dunedin only). Please call us on 03 477 7115 to arrange.
OpShopSocial - 169 Princes Street, Dunedin
Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm | Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm
Phone: 03 471 8249
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Support children, families and older people across Otago with a regular gift from your pay.
Tax benefits apply immediately for gifts over $5.
Presbyterian Support Otago is registered and ready.
Payroll giving information and a registration form
