Podcasts

Nic, founder of Kenzie’s Gift, joins Bijoux to share the story behind Kenzie’s Gift, the charity and the experiences that shaped it. She reflects on her daughter Kenzie’s illness and death, supporting Kenzie’s brother Connor through saying goodbye, and the lessons that led to helping grieving children across New Zealand. Nic also speaks about living with Parkinson’s and a heart transplant, how grief evolves over time, and finding moments of joy while carrying death. This episode is part of The Grief Podcast, brought to you by Kenzie’s Gift.

Grief

Easter can bring grief rushing back. Here's how to support your tamariki through this tender time of year, with practical tips, ways to remember the person who died, and permission to do Easter your own way.

Podcasts

Hugh was just three years old when his dad died from a brain tumour. In this episode, Bijoux sits down with him to explore what Christmas has looked like since - from navigating the holidays while grieving, to growing up without traditional celebrations, to how his relationship with Christmas has changed over time.

Stories

Edward was 10 when his mum Selina died of breast cancer. For his dad David, Kenzie's Gift provided a 'safe pair of hands' to support Ed at a time when they were tackling the hardest questions about how to live with profound grief and loss.

Other

I was heartbroken by the news that Nigel Latta, our incredible ambassador and friend, died on 30th September 2025. Nigel wasn’t just a figurehead for Kenzie’s Gift—he genuinely cared about tamariki and mātātahi, passionately supporting our work to help them cope when faced with serious illness or grief.

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.

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

On Christmas day 2023, Emma Muir-Woodley, a student at the University of Auckland, got a call from her mum. Emma’s dad was in hospital: he had just been diagnosed with stage four stomach cancer. Her story is one of grief and resilience, as she learns to live with the reality of her dad's death.