Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust New Zealand

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust New Zealand Providing support, information, advocacy and advice to grandparents and whānau caregivers since 2001. It is a public forum and we do need to be careful.

This page is designed to provide "Friends or members of GRG" with information about the activities of the organisation. Warning: Please do not discuss your family situations or post photo's of your grandchildren on this face book page. In this internet world people may not be who they say they are, so put your safety first. Thank you. We appreciate no bad language also please.

This week for national volunteer month, we're heading up the top of the North Island to showcase our Kaitaia Support Gro...
24/06/2026

This week for national volunteer month, we're heading up the top of the North Island to showcase our Kaitaia Support Group Coordinator, Gill.

Gill, thank you for the aroha, time, and wisdom you pour into your community. Your mahi strengthens GRG and uplifts every whānau you support.

You can read more about Gill below 🌟

This Volunteers Month, we’re celebrating Jacqui Toung — proud mum of 4, grandmother to 7, and a former HR professional w...
16/06/2026

This Volunteers Month, we’re celebrating Jacqui Toung — proud mum of 4, grandmother to 7, and a former HR professional who brings her wisdom, empathy, and a people‑first approach to everything she does.

Jacqui leads our Matamata, Tokoroa and Tauranga support groups, creating safe, welcoming spaces where caregivers can connect.

We know the importance of having a break as a grandparent or whānau carer to recharge and take care of yourself. Yet, fi...
08/06/2026

We know the importance of having a break as a grandparent or whānau carer to recharge and take care of yourself. Yet, finding a break can be very difficult.

Our July School Holiday Programme Funding is now open, proudly supported by MFS International. Funding is available to support tamariki to attend school holiday programmes or camps.

If you’re a grandparent or whānau carer who is a GRG member, check your email or send us an email at [email protected] and we can send you all the information on eligibility and how to apply.

Hurry - applications close 5pm Monday 15 June.

If you have pātai or need help applying, our team is here to support - please call us on 0800 GRANDS or email [email protected]

June is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we’re celebrating in a big way.2026 is the Year of Volunteer Storytelling, and...
07/06/2026

June is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we’re celebrating in a big way.

2026 is the Year of Volunteer Storytelling, and throughout this month we’ll be sharing the voices, journeys, and experiences of a few of the incredible volunteers who make our work possible.

Volunteer Spotlight: Anna Clare

Anna is our South Christchurch Support Group Coordinator. She's been in the role for 7 years, supporting our whānau in the region.

We asked Anna a few questions about her volunteering journey:

Can you tell us a little about yourself and your background?
My background is in nursing (for a couple of years), social work and early child education. I worked in social work for many years in both statuary and NGO agencies. Then lived in community in USA for 5 years. On return to NZ decided to train in early childhood but then secured employment in an agency where both quals were valuable.

What inspired you to start volunteering with GRG?
I restarted GRG Christchurch because I needed like minded people who understood my life, the struggles and the joys and the group here had disappeared.

What’s a moment you’re particularly proud of in your volunteering journey?
The way I get to witness incredible people go through a really hard time and come out even stronger and keen to help others.

What advice would you give someone thinking about volunteering for the first time?
Do it! It's a commitment and can be taxing and busy but the joy is greater.

A mother can go by many names.Mum. Nan. Gran. Nana. Kuia. Aunty. Whānau.So many of the grandmothers and whānau carers we...
10/05/2026

A mother can go by many names.

Mum. Nan. Gran. Nana. Kuia. Aunty. Whānau.

So many of the grandmothers and whānau carers we work with never expected to be raising children again. But when their mokopuna needed them, they didn't hesitate. They just said yes - and kept saying yes, every morning since.

That kind of love deserves to be celebrated today and every day.

Happy Mother's Day 💛

Caring for tamariki and rangatahi who have experienced trauma can be challenging - and you don’t have to do it alone.We'...
04/05/2026

Caring for tamariki and rangatahi who have experienced trauma can be challenging - and you don’t have to do it alone.

We're delivering a 2-hour workshop in Tauranga created especially for whānau carers.

Join us on Friday 29 May where together we’ll explore:
• What trauma and adversity are
• How these experiences can affect behaviour, wellbeing, and development
• Practical, trauma‑informed strategies you can use every day

The workshop will be interactive, strengths‑based, and grounded in compassion, acknowledging the vital role you play in providing safety, stability, and connection.

🗓 Friday 29 May 2026
⏰ 10.00am – 12.00pm
📍 Otūmoetai Baptist Church - 8 Claremont Terrace, Tauranga

Facilitated by Dr Braden Clark, whose research focuses on supporting children to heal after trauma.

👉 Email us at [email protected] if you’re able to attend, or leave a comment below!

Feeling unsure about technology and tamariki? You’re not alone.Many caregivers tell us they worry about how much screen ...
30/04/2026

Feeling unsure about technology and tamariki? You’re not alone.

Many caregivers tell us they worry about how much screen time is okay, what tamariki are watching, and how to manage technology without constant conflict.

Our latest newsletter shares practical, realistic technology tips designed to help carers feel more confident, calm, and in control of technology use at home.

✨ The tips focus on:
• Modelling positive technology use yourself
• Developing a whānau/family technology plan
• Offering choices within safe boundaries
• Developing a technology routine
• Supporting smooth transitions away from screens

These strategies can help reduce stress and support healthier tech habits for the whole whānau.

👉 Read all the tips in our latest newsletter here -https://www.grg.org.nz/uploads/2603%20Newsletter.pdf
📩 Not signed up yet? Join our mailing list here: https://form.jotform.com/201059200719851
You’ll receive practical guidance, trusted resources, and updates to support you and the children you care for every 3 months.

ANZAC Day – Lest We ForgetToday we pause to remember and honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of all those who hav...
24/04/2026

ANZAC Day – Lest We Forget

Today we pause to remember and honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of all those who have served our country. ANZAC Day is a time for reflection, gratitude, and quiet respect - for the lives lost, the families changed, and the legacy passed down through generations.

At Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, we recognise how deeply the values of resilience, care, and family run through our community. Many of our grandparents carry stories of service and sacrifice, and today we hold space for remembrance and connection across generations.

Please note: our office will be closed on Monday 27 April as we observe ANZAC Day. We will reopen as usual on Tuesday.

We hope you are able to take a moment today to reflect in a way that feels meaningful to you and your whānau.

Lest we forget.

We had a fantastic morning in Taranaki today!Our Interim General Manager, Dr Braden Clark, delivered a workshop on carin...
22/04/2026

We had a fantastic morning in Taranaki today!

Our Interim General Manager, Dr Braden Clark, delivered a workshop on caring for tamariki who have experienced trauma and adversity.

In this workshop, we discussed practical strategies and approaches carers can use to support regulation in their day-to-day care of children.

We spoke about the importance of movement as a form of regulation. Putting your own oxygen mask on first by taking care of yourself is so important for whānau carers.

Thanks to the Taranaki Foundation for their support and for helping to make this possible.

18/04/2026

Rotorua grandparent and whānau carers - your local GRG support group is back up and running! 🙌

Meet Christina Forrest, our Rotorua Support Group Coordinator and one of our Kaitaunaki (Whānau Supporters and Advocates). Christina brings a big heart for connection, creating a safe, welcoming space for carers to come together.

Our groups focus on connection, understanding, and support - because no one should do this alone.

Our Rotorua group meets on the fourth Monday of each month - our next hui is on Monday 25 May (due to ANZAC day being observed this month).

👉 Reach out to us to learn more about joining the Rotorua group on 0800 GRANDS (0800 472 637) or email [email protected]

Thanks to Bay Trust, Rotorua Trust, and Geyser Foundation for your ongoing support which enables us to support grandparent and whānau carers.

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162 Mokoia Road
Auckland
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Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

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