Helping whānau stay warm, and well over winter.

Manaaki Ora is back! Last year, we launched a first-of-its-kind programme, connecting charities, social enterprises and businesses, to wrap warmth and wellness whānau in need in South Auckland.

Working with Nau Mai Rā, The Warehouse, Tend Health and Bargain Box we provided 280 people with energy support, healthcare, food and winter warmth essentials that provided a holistic, wraparound approach to combatting hardship during winter.

The programme was a success, with 83% of participants reporting overall wellbeing, health, mental and financial improvements in their lives. With the support of a new partner, Manaaki Ora returns to offer support to even more whānau, helping them to thrive in 2025.

Read about the impact of last year's programme in the report below.
2024 Impact ->

HOW IT WORKS

Energy Support

Nau Mai Rā sells power like every other power company, but the reason they do, is to get it to the people and places who need it most.

With their pay it forward consumer model, those who can afford to pay for power can join and give a portion of their bill back to the “Whānau Fund” which is used to support those in need.  

The families within Manaaki Ora, are part of the Whānau Fund, and receive subsidised energy payments throughout winter.

healthcare  

Tend Health is one of Aotearoa’s leading primary healthcare providers, changing the way people access care. Through the Tend app, they allow you to get the care you need, when you need it. 

For the duration of the programme, all members of the whānau household will have access to free online healthcare appointments with a GP via the Tend app, without long wait-times.  This means winter illnesses are stopped in their tracks, minimising time away from work and school.

Learn more about Tend ->

Healthy Kai

My Food Bag is on a mission to help New Zealanders eat better - by providing them with tasty, nutritious and affordable meal solutions through their range of meal kits. 

Each family will receive fresh, quality, nutritious and delicious veggies every week, from Bargain Box by My Food Bag. They’ll also receive a copy of the Saver Flavour Cookbook by Nadia Lim and Bargain Box which contains 45+ recipes for less than $20 for 4 people.

From KC's food service, each whānau will receive a Phillips Air Fryer to enable healthier cooking, as well as pantry staples and Tegel chickens weekly.

warmth  

Thanks to the support the Kindness Collective receives from The Warehouse, each family will receive pyjamas, blankets, hot water bottles, and cost-effective heaters. 

The PJ Project is on-going until 31st July, and you can still help keep kids and their families warm by donating on the link below.

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