Mahi for Ukraine

Through our mahi we advocate for immigration, sanctions, military & humanitarian aid, and diplomatic relations.

Take Action Now

Help or Donate

Find ways and resources to help Ukraine & displaced Ukrainians, or donate to verified projects supporting Ukraine’s Armed Forces, humanitarian charities and causes, as well as Ukrainians fleeing the war and arriving in NZ on the Special Ukraine Visa here

Write to your local MP

Write to your MP and tell them Ukraine needs Aotearoa to take action – find out how here

Sign a Petition

See what petitions we currently have in circulation relating to the Russo-Ukraine war here

Follow & Share

Follow and share verified resources. Spread awareness to inspire more Kiwis to take a stand for Ukraine by either sharing our website or any of the resources listed here

Special Ukraine Visa & Resident Visa

Find out about the Special Ukraine Visa, and Ukraine Resident Visa, find free immigration advisers, as well as useful resources & information for new settlers from Ukraine here

Aroha for Ukraine

Submissions for this project are no longer accepted, but you are welcome to write a message of support for Ukrainian adults & children coming to NZ via our Aroha inbox, read online or order your complimentary Aroha hard copy book here

Advocacy

Find information about our current advocacy and asks of the New Zealand Government on aid, sanctions, immigration, war crimes, and diplomatic relations here

Events & Initiatives

Follow this page for the events we are hosting both in person and online, as well as announcements of support and advocacy initiatives

Ukraine Needs You

After 8 years of russian aggression against Ukraine, on Feb 24th, 2022 Ukrainian civilians once again awoke to the engines of war rolling across their border. The Russian Federation waging an unjust war against the peaceful people of Ukraine. Millions of refugees. Thousands are dead. Countless cities and historical sites are destroyed. This is an extremely frightening time for the people of Ukraine and the world at large. War on European soil harks back to a time of horror and geopolitical imperialism not seen since World War Two. And it cannot be allowed to win.

Aotearoa New Zealand has always stood as a staunch defender of life, peace, democracy, and international law. While Ukraine may be far from our shores, this is not a problem we Kiwis can afford to ignore. Beyond the numerous humanitarian, economic, political, geopolitical, ideological, and other implications for the international community, including us here in the Pacific, the impact of this horrific war is already evident in our own backyard. Ukrainians, Russians, Belarusians, and others affected by the russian agression live and work right beside us in New Zealand. They develop software, build wind turbines, work in supermarkets, and design and construct buildings. This war affects our loved ones, friends, and colleagues. We are your whānau. We watch as our own people suffer, both as victims and as perpetrators. New Zealand cannot simply watch. We must act immediately to do our part in stopping Putin, saving our Ukrainian whānau, and protecting Europe and the civilised world at large from tyranny and imperialism.

We are doing the Mahi for Ukraine, and this site shows you how to get help and how YOU can help too.

We are a dedicated advocacy group based in Auckland, NZ, powered entirely by volunteers. Mahi for Ukraine cause does not have any ongoing funding. With strong connections throughout the Ukrainian New Zealand community, we collaborate closely with various Ukrainian and Kiwi community groups, organisations, and individuals, both locally and globally. If you’re also committed to supporting Ukraine, we’d love to connect and work together. If you are doing the mahi for Ukraine anywhere in NZ, let’s chat!