About Our Challenge
In February, our team is taking part in The Push‑Up Challenge, and we want you to join us! From 5–27 February 2026, we’re aiming to complete 2,000 push-ups to help push for better mental health outcomes across Aotearoa New Zealand. This challenge isn’t just about physical strength — it’s about supporting hinengaro, tinana, and māia: strengthening the mind, the body, and the courage to make a difference.
By joining our team or donating, you’ll be helping us raise funds for the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand, who work to ensure mental health is treasured, protected, and prioritised for everyone. Whether you want to push alongside us or support from the sidelines, your involvement helps create a brighter, healthier future for our communities.
Supporting Mental Health Foundation
Funds raised will invested by the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand [The MHF] in three core areas of mahi:
- Promoting everyday actions that lift mental wellbeing
- Providing tools that support people through tough times
- Advocating for a better mental health system and society
With your tautoko/support, we can build a fairer, more connected Aotearoa where everyone’s mental health is valued and protected.
Whāia te hauora hinengaro kia puāwai ai te hauora tangata - there is no health without mental health.
This team is currently ranked 32 out of all teams that are fundraising
| Rank | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | PW North | $2208.00 |
| 30 | Mind Over Muscle | $2164.00 |
| 31 | Fastlane Team | $2155.00 |
| 32 | QMC - Push-Up Challenge - Kura Tū Kaha | $2097.50 |
| 33 | My Arms Hurt. Help | $2075.00 |
| 34 | FTB | $2072.00 |
| 35 | Pushing to the MAX | $2040.00 |
Team Push-Up Total
Thanks to Our Sponsors
$500
Anonymous
$300
Dianne Lester
I am so proud of you, Ruby!❤️
$100
Anonymous
$100
Dave Kennicott
100% support your cause.
$100
Mum & Dad
Proud of you, and in awe of your strength!
$100
Grandma & Grandad
$65
Michael Ede
You can do this 💪
$55
Chris Ferguson
Much respect for everything you do, inside and outside of the ring. Keep it up.
$50
Jennifer Kung
What an incredibly important cause you are doing this for. Proud of you and your strength, Ruby!
$50
Lynda Lester & Jerry Kung
Let’s go Ruby!
$50
Blair Rhodes
$50
Alex Gunn
Go Jane/mum! Alex, Isla, Juno, Mila & Lucas
$40
Helen Kilty
Good luck Lily - hope you reach your goal
$35
Anonymous
Go Flo!
$35
Amy Allen
$35
Rick Newsome
Go, Ruby!
$35
Jane Hart - Haywood
GO VITA !!!
$35
June Ede
You will smash it vita. Go girl
$35
Kerry Hart
Keep your back straight x
$35
Linda
Let's support one another; smile and push upwards :)
$35
Rob Allen
$35
Sarah
Go Lil!
$26
Flo Stevenson
Happy to support a great cause!
$25
Adele Hadfield
Go hard Piper!!
$25
Peggie
Go Lily! Woohoo!
$25
Anonymous
Good luck doing those push ups!
$25
Patrick
$20
Jim Weaver
Go Ruby!
$20
The Macshane Family
Awesome work Ian. Love what you do!
$20
Anonymous
$20
Jo
What an absolute weapon Jane
$15
Daniel Alcock
$2
Brynn Shelbourne
Enjoy ur 1.50
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Congratulation on your mahi for such a good cause.