Over 143,700 kids are living in poverty. This means 1 in 8 children go without the day-to-day necessities, including access to food, shelter, healthcare and warmth.

Evidence shows being cold can have a detrimental effect on health, school attendance and overall wellbeing for children in poverty and as the cost-of-living continues to climb, many families will experience these adverse effects.

This winter, we're working with The Warehouse Group and other businesses within our community to heat up Kiwi homes and help whānau keep warm and well over the winter months.

We'll be announcing how we'll be doing this in May 2024.