Kind Hands Respite Care Cottage

15/10/2025

This week some of our Tamariki went on a trip to Kiwi North in Maunu. They learned about Kiwi birds, Weta, Skinks and lots more, some of the children were even brave enough to touch them! 🦗🦎🪳😮
We are so lucky to have an amazing facility in Whangarei that supports our diverse learners, thank you to all the staff for welcoming Kind Hands 🥰 and thank you to all our Kaiako and Caregivers that accompanied the children

10/10/2025

We would like to say a BIG thank you to our kind supporters PAK'nSAVE Whangarei who sponsored the Strength hour down at the ACTIV8 NORTHLAND fundraiser today.
Thanks also to ALL our supporters, whether you have donated your time or funds to our cause, we couldn't do what we do without each and every one of you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Sharlene & The Kind Hands Team
Thanks also to parents of our young tamariki who allowed them to come and support the participants

10/10/2025

Lots of yummy Kai available at ACTIV8 NORTHLAND, pop down for lunch and support a great cause!

15/09/2025

Great event to get behind.

15/09/2025

The amazing team at ACTIV8 NORTHLAND are getting ready for 12 hours of back-to-back workouts to raise money for Kind Hands Charitable Trust.

Want to be involved?

Join in on the day- come for a workout, coffee or lunch!
Become a 12-hour legend and do 12 classes for $250 (Reply to register)
Donate to our fundraiser (Activ8 NZ 06 04930465294 00, ref: Donation)
Donate home baking and protein snacks for the day
Partner with your business and become a Silver or Bronze sponsor

email them at info@activ8nz.co.nz to find out more and get involved.

22/08/2025

Colours and counting this morning with Kaiako Jess 🌈☝️
▶️developing cognitive skills like problem-solving, pattern recognition, and logical thinking, as well as physical skills such as fine motor development and hand-eye coordination

19/08/2025

13/06/2025

Kaiako Frances creating story time magic 📖 ✨

22/05/2025

The children and kiaoko at Kind Hands had a very busy week last week celebrating Road Safety, sign language & Pink shirt day too!!

08/05/2025

We are incredibly grateful to Sarah and Annè from Villa Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors Whangārei for presenting us with their generous donation through their "Accounting for a Cause" campaign. Their commitment to supporting local charities is truly inspiring, and we are honored to have been selected as a beneficiary.

A heartfelt thank you also goes out to our amazing community for voting for us. Your support means the world to us and reinforces the strength and unity of our community.
Thank you for being part of this journey with us.

09/04/2025

🌟 A Heartfelt Thank You to Stephanie Porowini 🌟

We at Kindhands would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the amazing Stephanie Porowini from Stephanie Porowini Real Estate. Over the past few years, Stephanie has generously donated a percentage of all her house sales to support our work at Kindhands. Her contributions make a profound difference in the lives of the children we care for, and her dedication inspires us every day.
Stephanie’s kindness, hard work, and unwavering support have allowed us to continue providing essential care and services. What truly stands out is that she never asks for anything in return—she simply believes in our mission and actively promotes Kindhands’ values in the community. Her selflessness is truly remarkable.
If you're thinking about selling your house, we encourage you to consider Stephanie as your real estate agent. Not only will you be in the hands of a hardworking and results-driven professional, but you'll also be supporting Kindhands and our work with every sale.
Thank you to everyone who has already chosen Stephanie! I had the privilege of working with her last year, and I can confidently say she’s incredible at what she does.
Let’s show our appreciation for Stephanie Porowini and the difference she’s making in our community! 💖✨

07/04/2025

A massive thank you to these wonderful humans from The Rotary Club Whangārei for volunteering their Saturday morning to help bring some sparkle to our outside areas. We really appreciate your time, effort and kindness.