LOVE 4 LOVE CAMPAIGN

$3,512 of $85,000 goal
Given by 54 generous donors in 6 days

💕 Help Manu & Nico, fund their gender-affirming surgeries. Every donation brings them closer to freedom & joy!

Auckland

Hi everyone, we’re Manu and Nico

Asking our community for help with something this personal isn’t easy. A big part of this journey has been learning to give ourselves permission to imagine a future where we feel at home in our bodies and letting go of the shame around needing help to get there.

We’re fundraising for:

• FFS - Class 3 Maxillofacial Surgery & Brow Bossing: $50,000 NZD

• Bilateral Chest Masculinisation: $35,000 NZD

Funds will cover :

• FFS Class 3 Maxillofacial Surgery & Brow Bossing: $50,000 NZD

• Bilateral Chest Masculinisation: $35,000 NZD

• Private surgeon, hospital and anaesthesia fees

• Pre- and post-operative appointments and follow-up care

• Prescribed medications and medical supplies, including dressings and compression garments

• Flights, accommodation and transport for surgery and appointments

• Essential living costs during recovery

• Time away from work and practical support while healing

• Any additional funds will go toward related unfunded medical, recovery and essential living expenses.

If we don’t reach our fundraising goal, all funds raised will still go toward our surgeries. The funds will be split equally (50/50) between the two surgeries and used toward the associated medical and treatment costs, including overseas treatment where required.

Funds raised through this campaign will be deposited into Sam Knegts’ bank account. Sam is my partner and Manu’s friend, and she will hold the funds on our behalf.

Thank you for helping us take this leap ❤️

Manu & Nico x

Niko Talamahina's involvement (page creator)

We are two friends fundraising together to support our gender-affirming surgeries.

Use of funds

Surgery, medical and anaesthesia costs, travel within New Zealand, accommodation, food, recovery expenses, and support during the healing process.

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yery 1 hour ago
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Taylor 11 hours ago
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RB 12 hours ago
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Aych 13 hours ago
Lotsa love!
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Shannen
Shannen 13 hours ago
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$50

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Created by Niko Talamahina
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Paying to a verified bank account of Sam Knegt on behalf of Nico Talamahina & Manu Vaeatangitau
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This campaign started on 2 Oct 2026 and ends on 30 Oct 2026.