About Our Challenge
At Waimea College, we teach our students that wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do and that taha tinana (physical wellbeing) and taha hinengaro (mental and emotional wellbeing) are deeply connected within the Hauora model. As educators, we see every day how strengthening one part of the whare supports the others.
This February, a group of Waimea College staff are putting that philosophy into action.
We are taking on The Push‑Up Challenge, completing thousands of push‑ups over 25 days to raise awareness and support for mental health across Aotearoa. This challenge gives us the chance to model resilience, teamwork, and holistic wellbeing not just for our students, but for ourselves and each other.
By joining forces as a staff team, we’re recognising the power of connection, looking out for one another, and keeping the kōrero about mental health open and accessible in our school community.
All proceeds support the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand, helping build a future where mental health is valued, protected, and prioritised for every New Zealander.
Together, we’re pushing for stronger bodies, stronger minds, and a stronger culture of wellbeing at Waimea.
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 1000+ out of all teams that are fundraising
| Rank | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 998 | Too Fit to Quit | $70.00 |
| 999 | Property Brokers Kāpiti Coast | $70.00 |
| 1000 | cromfit | $70.00 |
| 1001 | Clan MacLeod | $70.00 |
| 1002 | We Can DO this | $70.00 |
| 1003 | Salt-N-Pepa | $70.00 |
| 1004 | The Village People | $70.00 |
Team Push-Up Total
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