AMT 'A Mountain To Climb Challenge' 2026
Supporting families #livingaspecialkindoflife by providing them safe spaces and places where they can find support, take a breath and exhale
Wellington, Porirua City
In 2023, Āhuru Mōwai Trust Chairman Paul Latham made his first walk up Rangituhi, in Porirua as he started the inaugural 'A Mountain To Climb' Challenge.
The challenge was to walk up Rangituhi (over 700 steps) each day for the month of April at 8am. If successful the total distance climbed would exceed the height of Mt Everest.
The purpose of the AMTC was to raise awareness and funds for the work that Āhuru Mōwai Trust does in supporting families with children who have extra and special needs.
Not only was the Challenge completed by Paul, over 300 people joined him on one or more days throughout the month and over $12,000 was raised.
"It was humbling to see the wider community come out in force to support the first AMTC, and the work we do in the Community for families who literally have a daily 'Mountain To Climb' raising their families with extra and special challenges" said Paul Latham.
On the 1st of April 2026 we're doing it again!
30 Climbs in 30 Days to raise $30,000.
How you can participate in 2026:
Join the Hikoi with Paul at 8:00am for one walk or more to show your support as he completes 30 Climbs in 30 Days, exceeding the height of Mt Everest.
Individually
Take on the challenge yourself and undertake to complete 30 Climbs in 30 Days, at a time of day that best suits you.
Teams
Grab your work mates, sports teams and families to complete our 'Everest Challenge' on the 19th of April, 2026.
To Donate view our AMTC Event page:
About us
The purpose of the Āhuru Mōwai Trust is to create safe spaces and places that enrich the lives of families with children who have extra and special needs. Places where they find acceptance, respite and support for the whole family.
Use of funds
Your support will enable more families to be supported with subsidised therapies, swimming lessons, access to a range of hosted sensory sessions so that their world can grow bigger.
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