Solo Dad Loses Everything in Burnside Car Theft & Crash – Help Rebuild Their Lives

After moving to Christchurch for a fresh start, a solo dad and his two young children lost everything in a matter of minutes.

He had just arrived from Auckland, parked and locked his car and brought his tired children inside to bed. In the short time it took to settle her in, his car was stolen from right outside the house. Inside that car was everything they owned: clothing, toys, personal documents, household items, everything they had brought to begin their new life.

Tragically, the car was later found completely wrecked after a crash in Burnside. Nothing could be recovered, and heartbreakingly, the dad did not have insurance. Everything they owned is now gone.

With no belongings, no transport, and no safety net, no insurance, this father is left to rebuild from scratch with two young children to care for.

This page has been set up to help this whānau get back on their feet. Your donation will go directly toward the essentials, clothes, furniture, school items, transport, and the basics needed to start again.

Please consider donating. Your kindness will make a real difference to a family doing it tough and trying to move forward.