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 140 out of all teams that are fundraising
| Rank | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 137 | Taikan Kai Team 1 | $1065.00 |
| 138 | The Paerata Pushers | $1061.68 |
| 139 | Petersen challenge | $1060.00 |
| 140 | Dunedin Car Meets | $1059.80 |
| 141 | IM Strong | $1059.00 |
| 142 | Mindy Wow and the Hair Bangers | $1055.00 |
| 143 | Qantas Group New Zealand | $1055.00 |
Team Push-Up Total
Thanks to Our Sponsors
$120
Pamela Wright
$100
Stainton Chellew
$65
Gavin Harris
Greatveffort Paul
$65
Cols
I need proof and want to see a recording of you doing 20 in one go!!! Go Sean!!!
$65
Carl Petersen
$65
Bruce Phythian
Good on you Paul
$65
Pamela Wright
$50
Duncan
$50
Hamish
$50
Paul Petersen
$50
Nimal De Silva
Good on you Paul!
$35
Anonymous
Well done Sean
$35
Louise
$35
Vickie
A true inspiration! Maybe next year we'll get the team involved!? (I might have to start training for it now! lol)
$25
Laura-Kate Petersen
$25
Harry Stone
$25
Laura-Kate Petersen
$25
Kerry Andrews
$20
Helen P
Good work!
$20
Sophie Francis
Well done Paul
$20
ESTHER Keeling
Good Luck. Photo evidence please
$20
Harry Hammond
Let’s go
$15
Molz
Go Sean!
$15
Ethan Hoogenboom
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