About Our Challenge
In February, Te Kura o Ōtaki 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 300 out of all teams that are fundraising
| Rank | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 297 | MAD FIT | $595.00 |
| 298 | Robomate | $595.00 |
| 299 | Dobbsy Fam | $593.00 |
| 300 | ITKD Miramar Taekwon-Do | $590.00 |
| 301 | Transpower - Grid, Grit & Giggles | $590.00 |
| 302 | Cushion Pushin | $590.00 |
| 303 | Glendowie Kindergarten | $585.00 |
Team Push-Up Total
Thanks to Our Sponsors
$135
karen adams
$120
Wendy and Rendall Conwell
Go well Louise
$65
Chrissie Lahood
Let me see those arms!
$65
Robyn Ford
Well done Louise & team
$65
Beau Child
Ka mau te wehi e hoa
$65
Tory Caines
Muscles 💪🏼
$50
Leigh Friday
$20
Louise Conwell
$10
Jacob Waaka
Kia Ōtaki te tū! Karawhiua!
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