Let’s stand together so Trish can keep showing up every day for our tamariki and provide them with a clean, safe place to learn.
Hamilton, Waikato
Our Manawa Dragons whanaunga, Trishy, recently had her car stolen from the lawn of her family’s newly purchased home in Huntly, a place they had lived in for just over a week. The car was later found stripped and dumped, and is now a total write off.
Trish is a fiercely independent, hard working wahine who gives so much to her community. She works as a cleaner at local primary schools, and having a car isn’t a luxury, it’s essential for her mahi.
Unfortunately, the car wasn’t insured, leaving her facing the huge challenge of having to save for another vehicle.
As a team with big heart, we at Manawa Dragons want to rally around Trish and help her get back on the road. She has weathered more than her fair share of adversity in life, yet she continues to show kindness, resilience, and generosity to others.
It’s our turn to give back to someone who wholeheartedly deserves it.
We’re not asking for much. Every koha, big or small, helps. And even simply sharing this page makes a difference.
This has been devastating for Trish and her whānau, especially so soon after moving house.
Let’s wrap around her with the aroha, strength, and unity that she deserves.
Ngā mihi nui for your support.
Friend and team mate
All funds will go towards a reliable vehicle and insurance for 1-2 years dependent on funds raised
Thank you 2 April 2026
To all my friends & whānau, my colleagues, and my Manawa Dragons whānau — thank you for everything you’ve done for me through this trying time. The aroha and support have not gone unnoticed. I see you all — including those who gave privately and as guest donations ❤️
To our lovely Sueze, who has been running this Givealittle page from day dot — thank you so, so much for everything you’ve done for me.
To my coach and my teammates at Manawa Dragons — thank you all. I’ve truly embraced all your aroha and awhi 🩵💚
Thanks everyone for helping me get my independence back again! You've all made a huge difference 100%!!
Nga Mihi 🥰❤️
Trish x
A massive, heartfelt thank you for your generous donation — your kindness is helping Trishy regain her independence, get back to mahi, and return to winter training where she belongs. Trishy is so very grateful x
Thank you so much Valerie. Your generosity and support is helping Trish get that much closer to getting a car and her independence back. Much love from Trish x
On behalf of Trish, thank you so much for your generosity. Your kindness and aroha means everything and we are that much closer to Trish getting back her independence x
Can’t thank you enough Mike on behalf of Trish. Without her independence she still continues to show kindness, resilience, and generosity x
So true … your generosity truly means the world to Trish. Thank you so much x
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