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
$120
Andy Wong
$100
KT
My arms feel sore just looking at the words '2000 push-ups'.
$100
Meovie
Hi Andy, I look forward to tracking your progress when you start the challenge on the 5th of February!
$65
Ben Pitt
$50
Joanna T
Ka pai!!
$50
STang
GO Felix!
$50
KT
Can't wait to see your progress!
$50
Kate Garland
Go Eli!
$40
Sam Hughes
Donating to support better mental health...
$40
Chris Hughes
Quite a challenge!!
$35
Andy Wong
Ka pai! Eli 💪🏼Keep it up
$35
Andy Wong
Thank you for joining, Morgan. You will be awesome at this 💪🏼
$35
Anonymous
$30
Helene Stock
$25
STang
You've got this💪
$25
Anonymous
Keep it up!
$25
Peter Hughes
Good luck Sam
$20
Joanna T
Kia kaha!!
$20
Emma Howell
Go Sam!
Teams supporting
Legends supporting 8
To be part of this Community, you need to be in a Team. Join an existing Team or create your own.
Good job for joining the Push-Up Challenge, Felix. Kia kaha 💪🏼