Our Impact

Making a Difference, One Home at a Time

Since 1999, Mahi Pai Foundation has been quietly getting on with the mahi. Here are the numbers - and the stories - behind that work.

Every Statistic is a Whānau

Behind every number is a family - real people in real homes in the Bay of Plenty whose lives are different because of the mahi we do together.

100+

Volunteers

Skilled tradespeople, community members, and helpers of all kinds who give their time to make homes safer.

30+

Homes Built or Repaired

From urgent structural repairs and roof replacements to complete new builds - each one a home that a whānau can be safe and proud of.

150+

Whānau Supported

Families who received direct support from Mahi Pai Foundation - whether through repairs, home ownership guidance, or materials redistribution.

Our volunteer hours and materials statistics are updated monthly. Want the latest numbers? Get in touch.

Real Whānau, Real Outcomes

Numbers tell part of the story. The people behind them tell the rest.

A Kitchen That Changed Everything

Home Repair Programme

"Today marks a year since we put our new kitchen in. Honestly, Mahi Pai helped us see our value again. That we are worthy of good things. We sat in a pretty dark space for a while almost consumed by it but you paved the way out for us. Our whare has life, light and happiness again. There's laughter and kids baking every weekend. Big whānau meals. Togetherness again. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, I'll forever be grateful for what you did for us."

Tara and Jono Spence, Tokoroa

Stories like this are only possible because of the donations, volunteers, and supporters who stand behind Mahi Pai Foundation. Support our work.

Before
The kitchen before renovation - dark worn cabinets and cluttered counters The kitchen before renovation - broken cabinet door and mismatched units
After
The completed kitchen - bright open-plan with island bench, bar stools and new lighting New cabinetry being installed mid-renovation

A young whānau in the Bay of Plenty had been living with a leaking roof for two winters. Mould was spreading, the kids were getting sick, and the landlord was unresponsive. They did not know where to turn.

After being referred to Mahi Pai Foundation, our team carried out a full roof assessment and coordinated repairs within weeks. A volunteer team - including a registered roofer who donated his time - replaced the damaged sections, fitted new flashing, and cleared the gutters.

"We finally feel safe in our home. The kids' health has improved so much since the repairs. We are so grateful to the Mahi Pai team."

Bay of Plenty whānau, 2024

Two Winters of Leaks - Resolved in Weeks

Home Repair Programme

First-Time Home Owners

Home Ownership Programme

After years of renting and feeling stuck, a Māori whānau in the Bay of Plenty connected with our Home Ownership Programme. They had the will to own a home but did not know where to start.

Over 18 months, our team worked alongside them to develop a savings plan, navigate the First Home Grant application, and connect them with our legal partners at Abernethy Broatch McFetridge Law. They are now homeowners.

Interested in the Home Ownership Programme? Learn more or get in touch.

Share your story. If Mahi Pai Foundation has helped your whānau and you would like to share your experience, we would love to hear from you. Contact us.

What Donations Help Fund

Repair Materials

Timber, roofing iron, insulation, hardware - the materials needed to carry out repairs that make homes safe.

Skilled Trades Support

Where volunteer tradespeople are not available, donations help us bring in qualified professionals to complete critical work.

Materials Transport and Storage

Moving donated materials from where they are to where they are needed - and storing them safely until they can be redistributed.

Support Our Work

Help Us Do More

Every donation, volunteered skill, or donated material helps us reach another whānau in the Bay of Plenty. The need is real - and so is the difference you can make.

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