Manaaki Ora brings together practical support in four key areas - food, warmth, energy, and healthcare - to ease the pressure many families face during the colder months. The programme is designed to meet real needs with real solutions, helping whānau be better equipped to face winter.
This collective impact is made possible thanks to the generosity and commitment of our partners: Foodstuffs North Island, The Warehouse, Nau Mai Rā and Tend Health.
Access to healthy food is essential for winter wellbeing.
Each week, whānau receive fresh vegetables, pantry staples, and high-quality protein, making it easier to prepare nourishing meals at home without the extra financial burden.
To support long-term, healthier habits, each family also receives budget friendly recipe cards and a Philips Air Fryer, providing a practical, energy-efficient way to cook for the whole household.
This support is made possible thanks to our partner, Foodstuffs North Island, the co-operative of grocers who own and operate New World, PAK’nSAVE and Four Square stores, whose contributions will ensure families are well-nourished and supported during the colder months.
A warm home is a safer, healthier home.
Through Manaaki Ora, families receive a tailored bundle of winter essentials - including pyjamas, warm blankets, duvets, hot-water bottles, and cost-effective heaters - all designed to help create warmth and comfort during the coldest months.
For many whānau, these items make a profound difference, reducing the risks associated with cold, damp homes and helping children stay healthy and rested.
This essential support is made possible through our long-standing partnership with The Warehouse, helping bring comfort and care to whānau across Aotearoa.
Keeping the lights on and the heaters running should never be out of reach, especially in winter.
Through subsidised energy payments, Manaaki Ora ensures whānau can stay warm, safe, and healthy at home.
Energy hardship is a key driver of winter-related illness and financial strain, particularly for families already facing challenges. This support eases that burden, providing both practical relief and peace of mind.
Thanks to Nau Mai Rā’s pay-it-forward model, we’re able to provide energy assistance that’s sustainable, empowering, that actually makes a difference.
Winter illnesses can disrupt family routines, put pressure on caregivers, and escalate quickly without proper medical care.
That’s why every member of each participating household is given access to free online GP appointments throughout the programme.
By removing cost and wait-time barriers, whānau are able to seek help earlier, reduce time away from work and school, and manage their health with dignity and ease.
With the support of Tend Health, we’re ensuring that care is always within reach, when and where whānau need it most.
