Help Me Represent New Zealand in the USA 🇳🇿

$1,240 of $10,000 goal
Given by 10 generous donors in 5 hours

Journey to America as an NZ athlete🇺🇸🇳🇿

Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty

Talofa lava, Mālō e lelei, Kia ora everyone,
 My name is Manaia Christiansen, and I've been selected to represent New Zealand in the U20 Men’s Shot Put team competing in the United States in 2026.

I’m currently ranked NZ No.1 in U20s, and this opportunity comes after years of training, sacrifice, and dedication. I’ve been selected to compete internationally and represent Aotearoa overseas, which is a massive step in my sporting journey and development.

To everyone who has supported me so far, I’m truly grateful. To those of you who are following my journey, I really appreciate you taking the time to read this. I’m now raising funds to cover travel, accommodation, competition, and training costs. Any support, no matter how small, would genuinely help me and my family make this opportunity possible.

Fa’afetai lava, Mālō ‘aupito and thank you so much🇳🇿

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This money will be used to cover travel, accommodation, competition fees, and training expenses for my trip to the USA.

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Tafale
Tafale 25 mins ago
Go Manaia!! Your Nana Mena would be so proud of you, as we all are in Whangarei. Alofa tele. Ia manuia. 🙌 . XOXO
$100
Colleen
Colleen 48 mins ago
Go Achillies
$100
Mano
Mano 1 hour ago
In there my boy🙌
$100
Chelsea
Chelsea 1 hour ago
Proud of you cuzzy!
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Guest Donor 2 hours ago
$50

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This campaign started on 14 May 2026 and ends on 30 Jun 2026.