The Push-Up Challenge New Zealand

JOIN THE PUSH FOR BETTER

Join The Push-Up Challenge and take on 2,000 push-ups from 5-27 February to get fit, have fun and push for better mental health in Aotearoa New Zealand. 

HOW IT WORKS

GET FIT

Take on 2,000 push-ups from February 5-27. Don't worry, you don't have to be a push-up pro. Try sit-ups, squats - anything goes.

HAVE FUN

Sign up solo or team up with your workplace, friends, gym or sports club and start some friendly competition. The more the merrier.

PUSH FOR BETTER

Learn about mental health and start important conversations. Fundraise for mental health and make a difference. 

FUNDRAISE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Every dollar you raise will help the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand improve mental wellbeing across the country by empowering communities, whānau, workplaces, and schools to care for their mental health and build resilience.

Fundraising is optional but it's a great way to make a difference and get your family and friends involved in the push for better mental health.

WHAT YOU GET

Training guide

Free training guide

Mobile app

Download the app to track progress

Daily push-up targets

I realised how hard it was for me and so many people to ask for help and share about their struggles. That's why this Challenge is so important to me to share the available resources and start a conversation about mental health."
- Holly, 2025 The Push-Up Challenge participant

Join the worldwide movement

Globally The Push-Up Challenge has raised over $77 million for mental health and helped more than 1 million participants improve their physical and mental fitness. Now it’s your turn to unite in the push for better mental health and raise much-needed funds for the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand.

1 billion push-ups

1 million participants

$77 million for mental health

ARE YOU READY?