Grief

Assisted dying recently became legal in Aotearoa, and whānau with a loved one facing terminal illness or intolerable suffering now have an additional option. This option brings with it a new challenge—how do we support our tamariki and mātātahi when a loved one chooses an assisted death?

Events

Linda Simmons is a champion for Kenzie’s Gift. An award-winning real estate agent at Bayleys Devonport, Linda has just hit the incredible milestone of $40,000 donated. But she's not stopping there. This July, Linda is braving the chilly waters around Devonport to raise funds for the Kenzie's Gift Winter Swim Challenge. Linda talks about what drives her, and why this cause is so important.

News

The Winter Challenge was featured on 1 News, sharing why hundreds of brave Kiwis are taking icy dips this July to support young people navigating grief and serious illness. Every freezing dip and donation helps Kenzie's Gift provide free mental health support, and we’re so proud of the momentum so far. We’ve raised $8.6K and the dips just keep coming.

Stories

I’m really grateful to Kenzie’s Gift. Therapy is not something I would’ve sought otherwise… If you want to get professional help in New Zealand it’s extremely expensive. It’s a privilege to have this option, as it’s inaccessible to most young people.

Grief

Mother’s Day can be brutal when your child has died. There’s no soft way to say it—it hurts. It’s a day that reminds you of what’s missing, not just what’s present.

News

When she's not navigating the political currents of being the Chief Executive of a Government Ministry, Grainne Moss is negotiating the world's most turbulent ocean channels. And she has only one crossing to go - the notorious Tsugaru Strait in Japan - to join the exclusive club of endurance swimmers who have conquered the "Oceans 7."

Podcasts

Luka was 12 when her younger brother Kosta died of brain cancer. In this episode, she shares what it was like growing up with grief, how creativity became her outlet, and how she continues to honour Kosta in her everyday life.

Podcasts

Nina’s mum died suddenly when she was 21. In this episode, she opens up about navigating milestones without her, creating rituals to keep her close, and how gratitude has been a powerful tool in her grief.

News

A charity named after a child cancer victim can continue supporting families thanks to a community grant. It was founded by Nic Russell and provides registered therapists to help families deal with the emotional stress that comes with a cancer diagnosis.