Urgent support after house fire destroys tetraplegics essential medical equipment and much more just a week before Christmas.

Yesterday 13.12.2025 my tetraplegic brother’s life was turned upside down when a fire partially destroyed his home. His bedroom, the one space designed to meet his complex needs was lost, along with all of the medical equipment that allows him to live safely and with dignity.

He now finds himself displaced, staying in a hotel with his carers by his side 24/7. While we are deeply grateful that he and his whānau and those who were with him are safe, the loss of his essential equipment means he cannot resume any sense of normality without support.

He did not have insurance policies in place at the time. Thank you to all for your donations so far, your support means so much to us. With ACC now stepping in to replace medical equipment we are shifting our donation focus to support my brother Mark and his whānau with the following needs. Temporary accommodation, clothing and any other essentials he may require.

Your donation will help a whānau in need. Every contribution, no matter the size, is a gift of hope, dignity, and aroha. Thank you for standing with us during this difficult time.

You can read more on the story here: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/581856/tetraplegic-man-loses-essential-equipment-in-fire-and-can-t-return-home?fbclid=IwY2xjawOspl1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80MDk5NjI2MjMwODU2MDkAAR7O8HFso-7YQbOMjY_nnbITPLDHMPRC3oIyzl0iAb0dlE6fFDCoJJVeNit2Ig_aem_Lwi7YxCkX3v6srMGeCYE6Q