After a devastating house fire, my sister, her friends, and our family have lost everything.
Whangarei, Northland
Our family has been turned upside down by a devastating house fire that has left my sister, her two close friends, our two young nephews, and our little brother without a home and without the things most of us take for granted every day.
In a matter of moments, they lost everything — their clothes, personal belongings, furniture, keepsakes, school supplies, and the sense of safety that comes with having a place to call home. The house wasn’t just a building; it was where birthdays were celebrated, memories were made, and where the kids felt secure. Now they are facing the overwhelming reality of starting over from nothing.
Right now, they are doing their best to stay strong for one another, especially for the children, but the emotional and financial toll is immense. Replacing basic necessities, finding stable accommodation, and rebuilding their lives will take time and support from the community around them.
Unfortunately, none of their belongings were insured. We are reaching out with humble hearts to ask for any help you may be able to give. Every contribution, no matter how small, will go directly toward essentials like clothing, food, temporary housing, school items, and helping them take the first steps toward rebuilding their lives.
If you’re unable to donate, sharing this page would also mean so much to us.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support during this incredibly difficult time.
I am their oldest sister of Rayleen, organising this fundraiser to support my family as they recover and rebuild after losing everything in the house fire.
Every contribution, no matter how small, will go directly toward essentials like clothing, food, temporary housing, school items, and helping them take the first steps toward rebuilding their lives.
New beginnings 🫶🏼 27 February 2026
We truly don’t even have the words to express how grateful we are for the love and support our community has shown our family. Over the past week, when everything felt so overwhelming and uncertain after losing our home to the fire, you all wrapped us in kindness. Every donation, every message, every share, every offer of help — it has meant more than you will ever know. You’ve helped lift some of the weight off our shoulders during one of the hardest times in our lives.
We also have some really beautiful news to share. My family has been offered a house to rent so quickly, which honestly feels like a miracle after everything that’s happened. Knowing they have a place to call home again brings so much relief and hope for the future. It’s a huge step toward rebuilding their lives.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for standing beside us, for caring, and for showing our family so much love. We will never forget the kindness that has been shown to us ❤️
Teanna Tuhiwai Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Givealittle page. Your kindness and support truly mean more to us than words can express. We are so grateful for you and appreciate your help more than you know. 💛
Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Givealittle page. Your kindness and support truly mean more to us than words can express. We are so grateful for you and appreciate your help more than you know. 💛
Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Givealittle page. Your kindness and support truly mean more to us than words can express. We are so grateful for you and appreciate your help more than you know. 💛
Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Givealittle page. Your kindness and support truly mean more to us than words can express. We are so grateful for you and appreciate your help more than you know. 💛
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