Organisations

Providing food, shelter, and support services to people experiencing hardship in Tamaki Makaurau since 1920.

New Zealand's biggest running event, celebrating 35 years in 2026. Hundreds of volunteers make race day possible — from aid stations to marshalling to medal handouts.

Free, independent information and advice service staffed by over 2,500 trained volunteers across 80+ bureaux. Helping New Zealanders understand their rights and navigate legal, tenancy, consumer, and employment issues.

Free legal help for people who can't afford a lawyer. Our 24 centres across Aotearoa are staffed by volunteer lawyers, advocates, and law students providing advice on housing, employment, family, and consumer issues.

Helping women achieve economic independence through professional attire, career coaching, and mentoring. Volunteers power every part of our service — from personal styling to career support.

Building homes and communities across New Zealand. Everyone deserves a decent place to live.

Wellington's food rescue charity. We collect quality surplus food from businesses and deliver it to community groups feeding people in need.

Rescuing quality surplus food and delivering it to community organisations feeding people in need. Reducing food waste, one delivery at a time.

A whānau-centred marae providing holistic support services to the Papakura community. Our services include a food hub, whānau ora navigation, health clinics, and community kai.

The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association supports veterans and their families. The RSA network of over 150 clubs also serves as community hubs across the country.

Providing year-round sports training and competition for adults and children with intellectual disabilities. Over 1,500 volunteers and 3,000+ event volunteers support 200+ events annually.

Caring for New Zealanders in need through community services, addiction support, housing, and emergency response.

Ngā Kaihoe o Aotearoa — the national body for outrigger canoeing. Rooted in Māori culture with 85+ clubs from Kaitaia to Invercargill. One of NZ's fastest-growing sports.

Providing crisis support, safe housing, and advocacy for women and children experiencing family violence in the greater Wellington region.

Free, weekly, timed 5km community events every Saturday morning in 62+ parks across Aotearoa. Entirely volunteer-run — no volunteers, no parkrun.