Register for the 2026 Round the Bays fun run

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We all experience inequity differently — and too often, the people most affected are the least heard. That’s why FERNZ exists.

FERNZ is a fresh, independent, kaupapa Māori-led charity grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We work alongside communities across Aotearoa to identify inequities, monitor human rights, and drive systemic change. Our work is led by people with lived experience, ensuring community voices remain at the centre of everything we do.

Through community-led action and advocacy, FERNZ supports people to have a voice, build leadership, and influence the systems that shape their lives. We partner with Māori, Pacifica, Disabled, Rainbow communities and children to ensure inequities are not just acknowledged, but addressed.

 By fundraising for FERNZ at Round the Bays, you become an ally in equity — standing behind lived experience and community-led leadership to help change the systems that create inequity 

Every donation we receive enables the FERNZ team to walk alongside communities to drive lasting change. 

$25
Helps provide transport support so community members can get to hui and be part of the kōrero.

$40
Helps provide materials and resources for four hui, ensuring community members are supported to take part fully.

$50
Helps provide an accessible, welcoming space for a 

Community Action Group hui.

$85
Helps provide wraparound support by covering venue hire, resources, and transport, so people are supported to show up and belong.

$100

Helps provide essential staff support, ensuring communities are guided and supported every step of the way.

$200
Helps strengthen staff support across multiple hui, ensuring communities are guided and supported throughout.

Every donation we receive supports our Community Action Groups in Wellington and Waikato