Let’s Show Up for Nicky – She’s Always Been There for Us ❤️

We’re Michaela and Maz, and we’ve had the privilege of knowing Nicky for nearly 20 years. Michaela met her at a bridal hair trial what started with curls and hairspray quickly became a friendship built on honesty, humour, and far too many reels. Maz has known Nicky for over a decade and still remembers how she showed up with strength, compassion, and laughter when her mum was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Nicky’s the kind of friend who brings food, sends surprise gifts, and remembers things you’ve long forgotten. When Michaela had her baby, Nicky was the first to send a gift to the hospital. She’s always thinking of others even while facing her own health battles, including multiple heart surgeries. She’s tough, kind, hilarious, and never asks for anything in return.

Now it’s our turn to show up for her.

Nicky’s recently been diagnosed with Stage 2 Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma. The lump is small, but the impact is big. She’s about to face a mastectomy, chemo, and possibly radiation. Definitely not how she pictured 2025.

If anyone can take this on with grit, grace, and wicked humour, it’s Nicky. But no one should have to do it alone.

We’ve created this page to support Nicky and her beautiful whānau. Every dollar helps—covering time off work, getting to treatment, and unexpected extras.

If you can give, thank you. If you can share, amazing. And if nothing else check your boobs.

With love, appreciation, and a few guaranteed inappropriate jokes (what Nicky would want) 💕

Maz & Michaela