Birthright New Zealand

08/06/2026

Is the cost of Wi-Fi stopping your household from getting connected❓

Birthright NZ is proud to support Chorus in helping to make home internet more accessible for whānau.

🛜 Affordable internet access can make a real difference for families, from schoolwork and online applications to accessing support services and staying connected.

The Equity Fibre initiative aligns closely with our commitment to reducing barriers, strengthening connections, and supporting children and caregivers.

Check here if your home may be eligible for low-cost fibre for your household 👉
chorus.co.nz/equity-fibre

05/06/2026

📣 If you know of any rangatahi in Palmerston North that may be interested please share! We have 12 spots open for youth aged 13–18 to take part in a free fun, creative, and uplifting digital storytelling 2-day workshop during the July school holidays.

Participants will explore storytelling and creativity while learning how to share their experiences through digital media.

👉 Register here🔗 https://forms.gle/rK7LHLfabHVddx1a9 (registrations close 28th June 11:59pm)

This is an inclusive and empowering workshop for local young people who are open to sharing stories about challenging times, resilience, and growth.

This project is possible from the support of Chorus 🤲

This Birthright NZ project aims to celebrate the resilience of rangatahi in Aotearoa and teach young people how to craft their story, and film using accessible technology. Across two exciting days at Youth Space and The Stomach Studio, participants will explore storytelling, creativity, and confiden...

05/06/2026

We need your help - would you look at this for us? https://birthright.raiselysite.com/ and tell us whether it's a good way of asking for donations? What about that page would help you decide to donate to Birthright or make you not want to?

Over the last 70 years we have not really done a lot of fundraising (our money all goes to helping people) but we need to get better at it and the best way to do that is asking our community for their thoughts.

03/06/2026

Talia was living in survival mode. Housing instability. Mounting stress. Decisions made under pressure. The kind of chaos that keeps families stuck.

With Birthright walking alongside her, things began to shift. Practical support. Coordinated services. Someone advocating when it mattered most.

Now there is safety, structure and a clearer path forward.

Read Talia’s full story and see how the right support can rebuild more than just circumstances 🔗 https://birthright.org.nz/case-study/talia-restoring-stability-after-chaos

01/06/2026

International Children’s Day is a reminder to slow down and see the world through tamariki eyes. What’s your go-to play activity? Share your ideas in the comments! 👇

Here's some of ours:
- Build a blanket fort
- Draw games like hopscotch or foursquare on the concrete
- Get crafty!
- Throw it back to the 80s and play spotlight, knuckle bones or a fun variation of tag!

28/05/2026

Play doesn’t always need expensive toys or big plans. Here's a few ways you can enjoy World Play Day for free! If you have any low-cost ways to have fun together, drop them in the comments.

✅ living room forts with sheets and cushions
✅ backyard bug hunts
✅ shadow puppets with a torch
✅ muddy puddle adventures

This World Play Day, we’re celebrating the simple moments that help kids feel connected, confident, and loved 💛

27/05/2026

Every day, parents across Aotearoa are trying to hold everything together while facing financial pressure, stress, and uncertainty. That’s where Birthright steps in.

✅ Visits from our social workers at our place or yours
✅ Help putting food on the table
✅ Support with school uniforms
✅ Advocacy at WINZ appointments
✅ Helping find safe housing

For many whānau, this support is the difference between feeling overwhelmed and being able to move forward.

Your support helps keep this care available for families who need it most https://birthright.raiselysite.com/

And if you need support yourself, Birthright is here for you.

22/05/2026

Jess was stuck in survival mode, juggling parenting, past hurt and a future that felt out of reach 🌧️

✨ With steady support, every small success became a win. She rebuilt confidence, found stability and started reclaiming her future one step at a time.

Read Jess’s full story and feel how strength grows with the right support 🔗 https://birthright.org.nz/case-study/jess-reclaiming-her-future-one-win-time

22/05/2026

Being connected at home means more than just scrolling social media 🤳

It can mean accessing online applications and support services, education opportunities, and staying connected with friends, whānau, and community.

If affordable internet would make a difference in your household, check here to see if you may be eligible for low-cost fibre 👉
chorus.co.nz/equity-fibre

Birthright NZ is proud to support Chorus and the Equity Fibre initiative because access to the internet can help reduce barriers and create more opportunities for whānau.

20/05/2026

With the opening of Gifford House in Napier there are now spaces available across the Birthright Hawke's Bay Child and Family Trust Education centres: Tom Parker House in Marewa (0–2yrs) and Gifford House (2–3yrs) & Swinburn House (3–5 yrs) in Pirimai.

The team are welcoming whānau to visit and meet the team. Please contact Amanda to find out more and arrange a visit: 068430526 or [email protected]

✨ 100% discounted fees
✨ Warm, caring and experienced kaiako
✨ Safe, welcoming environments
✨ Play-based learning
✨ Strong focus on wellbeing and belonging