About Our Challenge
In February, our Community 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 Community.
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.
Team Stats
| Team name | Number of legends | Push-ups | Funds raised | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| By person | Overall | By person | Overall | ||
Teams
To join a Team within this Community, simply find the Team below,
go to their page and click on JOIN US.
Thank you to our Sponsors
$300
Anonymous
$120
Anonymous
$65
Nathan Baird
$65
John Waterhouse
$50
Harriet Thomas
$50
Mum & Dad
This is a great cause - so pleased you are supporting it.
$35
Anonymous
$35
Geoff Gover
Pump it up. Let the competition commence
$35
Geoff Gover
I hear Scotts ahead. You will need to push harder
$35
Kim O'Leary
$35
Phil L
Welcome to the party!
$30
Judy Triplow
Great cause Scott !
$30
Anonymous
$25
Laresia Heke
$25
Laura Barr
Keep it up Bro!
$25
Anonymous
$20
Amanda Pullen
$20
David Waterhouse
1000 push ups?
$20
Shiree Marshall
Another great fundraiser and initiative Amanda. Good luck everyone. I’m sitting this one out due to old age and injury. Look forward to seeing the results
$20
Cole Grace
$20
Anonymous
$20
Scott Triplow
$20
Abi Thomas
$20
Grant
$20
Anonymous
$20
Marie
Teams supporting
Legends supporting 15
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