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You wouldn’t like to be cold … so why should they You wouldn’t like to be cold … so why should they? This is the simple patai (question) tamariki asked their peers. And it’s a good one. Last year we delivered over 9000 warm parcels across Te Tai Tokerau-Far North for children living in sub-standard […]
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The ‘ho, ho, ho’ of Christmas does not happen for many of our most vulnerable and impoverished Kiwi kids. Just getting a decent meal won’t happen, let alone the thrill of a Christmas gift. For many, Christmas is just super stressful. There are so many added expenses, and if things are going wrong, tensions build
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For our group of vulnerable rangatahi The R Tucker Thompson sailing trip really delivered challenges across physical, mental, social and maybe even spiritual spheres. Many reported anxiety leading up to the event. But seeing tired and happy young people at the end of a stunning day, was so rewarding! Climbing the mast; venturing out across
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Hundreds of whānau have lost everything! We are getting feedback from our partners on the ground (Police, Social Services and Iwi organisations) about what is needed. THEY NEED: New Socks and Underwear packs Warm clothes Baby food and nappies Milk powder and non-perishable food Hygiene items: body wash, shampoos, menstrual products, deodorants etc Towels Flat,
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We were super privileged to celebrate the amazing life of Dame Whina Cooper with her mokopuna and whānau from across the motu. Not only were we graced with the company of Dame Whina’s whānau, we also had Co-Director Paula Whetu-Jones with us. We were all moved and inspired by the story of this incredible wāhine,
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Over 900 warm coats were collected from Auckland Schools on June 28 2022. Literally a trailer load of goodness that will change a life this winter. This is part of our ‘Keep Our Kids Warm’ programme. SHOUT OUTS to Vauxhall Primary School, Takapuna Grammar, Baradene College and Hotel Britomart who all generously donated so many
Coats4Kids-Auckland to Northland Read More »
It’s that time! And this year we need all the help we can get to fill 400 family sized Kai Boxes. Rising food prices, the Covid impact and increasing need has really put pressure on our finances. So please consider sponsoring a Kai Box or donate at our Givealittle page. There is absolutely no doubt that a surprise delivery of
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Our Busy Bees Angels have buzzed up 4777 hours of knitting aroha in the last 12 months (July 2020 – June 2021)! Gathering to share their craft and ensure many more of our babies are warm and healthy with woolen blankets, Angel Sacks and cosy clothing these Angels are truly worthy of some halo polishing! We
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What does awesome whanaungatanga (community connecting for good) look like? Whānau support by the whole community. And that’s what we do every day by engaging and motivating our community in our mahi. A grandma looking after her mokos (grandkids) lost their entire home to fire. How incredibly devasting for them all! It’s difficult to imagine
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COATS 4 KIDS and Keep Our Kids Warm: Auckland schools have been collecting warm goodies for our most vulnerable tamariki in the Far North for a few years now, and oh my gosh, what an exciting haul it always is! It’s so fun because we come back packed to the gunnels with fab jackets, PJs and gorgeous