About Our Challenge
In February, our Team is taking part in The Push-Up Challenge. We are challenging ourselves to complete 2,000 push-ups between 5-27 February, 2026 to push for better mental health outcomes in Aotearoa New Zealand.You can help us push for better mental health in Aotearoa by joining us or donating to our Team.
Funds raised enable The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand to build a future where mental health is treasured, protected and prioritised.
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 38 out of all teams that are fundraising
| Rank | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Pushing to the MAX | $2040.00 |
| 36 | RDT Pushing It | $2035.00 |
| 37 | NZET pressup team | $2020.00 |
| 38 | Bodyfix Gym | $2014.00 |
| 39 | Altherm Taranaki Limited | $2010.00 |
| 40 | St John Rotorua | $2000.00 |
| 41 | WDC Wellbeing Staff | $1960.00 |
Team Push-Up Total
Thanks to Our Sponsors
$500
Bodyfix Team
$100
Hamish Keith
$89
Anonymous
From work bake sale!
$65
Adele Byers
$65
Anonymous
$65
Doug Bachman
$65
Anonymous
$50
Anonymous
$50
Anonymous
$50
Shannon
Thats a lot of push-ups! Great cause, good on you for "stepping" up!
$50
Sonia
Let's get this started!
$50
Diane Sowerby
$50
Gareth Edmondson
$50
Kath and Kev Fountain
Mental health matters and so does being there for one another
$40
Holly
Amazing work Sonia, so proud of you!
$35
Sumedh Gawai
Well done bro.. Great cause
$35
Dad
Go Victoria, hope matey is helping
$35
Sarah Strange
$35
Jody Cocking
Great Work - Great Cause.
$35
Jill Mitchell
$35
Steve Kroening
Good luck!
$35
Steve Strange
$35
Aunty Debbie
Good on you Victoria, it’s a great cause you’re raising money for. Good luck with it
$35
Anonymous
$35
Alan Robinson
Kia kaha Sonia
$35
Anonymous
$35
Ang
$30
Abby Dickie
Great effort Tory, important cause ❤️
$30
Gayle
Some days the pushups were easy and other days were hard. The challenge reminded me that this is the same with our mental wellbeing. Thanks for the opportunity of giving this gift to myself and to others. So important we are in it together and their for others. Kia kaha
$25
Anonymous
$20
Anonymous
$20
Anonymous
$20
Bex Rawson
Im so proud of u 👏
$20
Sharon
Good on you, let me know how you go.
$20
Stacey Rawson
$20
Rowan Worner
Amazing effort!
$15
Kim Shand
$10
Anna
Doing great mum 🥰
$10
Melissa Rhodes
Amazing! I hope you smash your goals. Very worthwhile cause x
$10
Anonymous
$5
Uther F Henderson
3
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