MOVE together for Mental Health NZ 2026

In 2026, we're committing to move our bodies regularly - not for medals or personal bests, but to support better mental health across Aotearoa.

This is a community challenge built around inclusion and consistency. Participants choose activities that work for them:

- Gym/strength training

- Running/walking

- Swimming/biking

Every session, kilometres, and effort contributes towards shared community goals.

Mental health affects every family, workplace, and community in New Zealand. By moving together over 12 months, we're raising funds and awareness for the Mental Health Foundation NZ, helping ensure more people can access support, education, and resources.

We have chosen to do this over a 12 month period, not because we wanted a long time to get donations, but because we see Mental health as something that takes time to work on. We will see 4 seasons over the year as well as ups and downs in work, family and friends which impact us in many different ways.

Yearly goal for movement across NZ is:

• 🏋️ 1,500 gym sessions

• 🏃 3,000 km run / walk

• 🏊 300 km swimming OR 🚴 6,000 km cycling

3 Tiers to choose from:

Bronze (Beginner)

• 2 gym sessions/week

• 10–15 km run/walk per month

• Swim 1 km or Bike 20 km per month

Silver (Regular)

• 3 gym sessions/week

• 25–35 km run/month

• Swim 2–3 km or Bike 40–60 km

Gold (Committed)

• 4 gym sessions/week

• 40+ km run/month

• Swim 4+ km or Bike 80+

JOIN!

Weather you donate, participate, or simple share this page - Thank you for being a part of it.