Making Christmas Magic Together
10 February 2026Christmas has a special kind of magic. The glow of lights, the excitement that builds, & the feeling that something good is coming.
In 2025, thanks to our generous community, our Christmas Appeal supported over 215 local tamariki. We’re incredibly proud of that but we’ll be honest, it was tight. We came right down to the wire making sure every child had something to open on Christmas morning.
What many people don’t see is what happens behind the scenes. Our Christmas Appeal is run entirely by volunteers. Local elves give their time to source gifts, wrap them with care, & make sure they reach the right whānau before Christmas Day.
For many families, the lead up to Christmas can be stressful. When times are tough, small moments can mean everything. A gift under the tree. A smile on Christmas morning. A feeling of being seen & cared for.
This year, we’re doing things a little differently. We’ve brought our closing date forward to the end of November & increased our goal to $10,000. This gives our volunteer elves time to plan ahead & helps keep the magic alive without last minute stress.
This appeal is about more than presents. It’s about joy, care, & making sure no child in our community misses out at Christmas.