Corporate Packing Day
Corporate Packing Day
Join us for a rewarding team-building experience that truly makes a difference. This year, corporate teams are invited to help pack thousands of Christmas Boxes for families across Aotearoa. In 2026, we’re packing 37,000 Christmas Boxes across New Zealand — including 1,000 boxes for the Cook Islands — delivering hope, dignity, and essential support to families in need.
Set-up Day
Date:
Thursday 26th November
We’re looking for a smaller group of around 30 volunteers to join us for our set-up day ahead of the main Christmas Box packing events.
It’s a varied, hands-on day where you'll work closely with our team – helping trial different packing flows, figuring out the best systems, and packing some boxes too. A bit of problem-solving, a bit of teamwork, and a big contribution to making sure everything runs smoothly for the big days ahead!
Lunch and water will be provided.
Let us know if you’re keen to be involved!
Set-up Day
Date:
Thursday 27th November
We’re looking for a smaller group of around 30 volunteers to join us for our set-up day ahead of the main Christmas Box packing events.
It’s a varied, hands-on day where you'll work closely with our team – helping trial different packing flows, figuring out the best systems, and packing some boxes too. A bit of problem-solving, a bit of teamwork, and a big contribution to making sure everything runs smoothly for the big days ahead!
Lunch and water will be provided.
Let us know if you’re keen to be involved!
Packing Day
Date:
Friday, 27th November
Registrations Open:
8:00 AM
Finishes:
12:30 PM— we’d love some teams to stay a little longer to help reset for the next packing session.
Location:
Auckland Warehouse (exact location to be confirmed)
Team Contribution:
$40 per person — covering the cost for us to fill and deliver one Christmas Box to a family this Christmas.
Please note:
Corporate team volunteering is available in Auckland only. If your company is already supporting Christmas Box by supplying product or making a donation, your team is warmly invited to join packing day at no extra cost.
Packing Day
Date:
Friday, 28 November
Registrations Open:
8:00 AM
Finishes:
12:30 PM— we’d love some teams to stay a little longer to help reset for the next packing session.
Location:
Auckland Warehouse (exact location to be confirmed)
Team Contribution:
$40 per person — covering the cost for us to fill and deliver one Christmas Box to a family this Christmas.
Please note:
Corporate team volunteering is available in Auckland only. If your company is already supporting Christmas Box by supplying product or making a donation, your team is warmly invited to join packing day at no extra cost.
Why a team contribution?
Like many charities, rising food, freight, and supply chain costs — alongside increasing demand — mean we need to be strategic to keep making the biggest impact possible. Each $40 covers packing and delivering one Christmas Box — but the retail value of each box is around $75, filled with essential food and festive treats.
We love welcoming corporate teams to volunteer with us — it’s a powerful way to give back, connect with community impact, and make a tangible difference together.
Because there are real costs involved in running a safe, organised, and meaningful volunteer day — including planning, coordination, and resources — we ask all participating teams to make a contribution to help cover these costs.
If your company is funding the volunteer day:
We ask that you consider sponsoring a family with $40 per volunteer, covering the cost of one Christmas Box. Many companies include this in their CSR, sustainability, or employee engagement budgets. It’s a simple way to give back while your team enjoys a hands-on volunteering experience. Every contribution helps families and lets your team see the impact of Kiwis helping Kiwis in action. We’re happy to provide a donation receipt, impact report, or any info you need for internal approval.
If you're coming on your own initiative or using a paid volunteer day:
We know that sometimes it’s staff-driven, not company-funded. In that case, we suggest a per-person contribution to help us cover costs, and we’re always open to discussing what’s manageable for your team.
Either way, your time and heart make a huge difference — and your support ensures we can continue meeting real needs in our community.
Please reach out if you’d like to talk through what works best for your team — we’re happy to tailor the day and the contribution level to fit your context.
What's included?
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Every dollar goes directly to feed a family
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Brunch and water provided on the day
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Professional photos of your team in action — available to download and share
-
Hands-on volunteering and team building with Kiwis helping Kiwis
Why a team contribution?
For the first time in 25 years, we’ve introduced a small team contribution. Like many charities, rising food, freight, and supply chain costs — alongside increasing demand — mean we need to be strategic to keep making the biggest impact possible. Each $40 covers packing and delivering one Christmas Box — but the retail value of each box is around $75, filled with essential food and festive treats.
We love welcoming corporate teams to volunteer with us — it’s a powerful way to give back, connect with community impact, and make a tangible difference together.
Because there are real costs involved in running a safe, organised, and meaningful volunteer day — including planning, coordination, and resources — we ask all participating teams to make a contribution to help cover these costs.
If your company is funding the volunteer day:
We ask that you consider sponsoring a family with $40 per volunteer, covering the cost of one Christmas Box. Many companies include this in their CSR, sustainability, or employee engagement budgets. It’s a simple way to give back while your team enjoys a hands-on volunteering experience. Every contribution helps families and lets your team see the impact of Kiwis helping Kiwis in action. We’re happy to provide a donation receipt, impact report, or any info you need for internal approval.
If you're coming on your own initiative or using a paid volunteer day:
We know that sometimes it’s staff-driven, not company-funded. In that case, we suggest a per-person contribution to help us cover costs, and we’re always open to discussing what’s manageable for your team.
Either way, your time and heart make a huge difference — and your support ensures we can continue meeting real needs in our community.
Please reach out if you’d like to talk through what works best for your team — we’re happy to tailor the day and the contribution level to fit your context.
What's included?
-
Every dollar goes directly to feed a family
-
Brunch and water provided on the day
-
Professional photos of your team in action — available to download and share
-
Hands-on volunteering and team building with Kiwis helping Kiwis
“Packing day was honestly one of the best team-building days we’ve ever done. It felt amazing to give back and see exactly where our time and effort were going — we left feeling proud and connected, knowing we’d made a real difference together.”
Corporate Volunteer
Join us for a rewarding team-building experience that truly makes a difference. This year, corporate teams are invited to help pack thousands of Christmas Boxes for families across Aotearoa. In 2025, we’re packing 35,250 Christmas Boxes across New Zealand — including 1,000 boxes for the Cook Islands — delivering hope, dignity, and essential support to families in need.
Event Details
Date:
Friday, 28th November 2025
Location:
Auckland Warehouse (exact location to be confirmed)
Team Contribution:
$40 per person — covering the cost for us to fill and deliver one Christmas Box to a family this Christmas
Registrations Open:
8:00 AM
Finish Time:
Around 12:30 PM — we’d love some teams to stay a little longer to help reset for the next packing session.
Please note:
Corporate team volunteering is available in Auckland only. If your company is already supporting Christmas Box by supplying product or making a donation, your team is warmly invited to join packing day at no extra cost.
How to Register
Registrations will open soon, but spaces are limited and spots always fill fast — we usually have a waitlist! To get ahead, just email michelle.noma@lifenz.org to secure your team’s place.
Why a team contribution?
For the first time in 25 years, we’ve introduced a small team contribution. Like many charities, rising food, freight, and supply chain costs — alongside increasing demand — mean we need to be strategic to keep making the biggest impact possible. Each $40 covers packing and delivering one Christmas Box — but the retail value of each box is around $75, filled with essential food and festive treats. By combining your team’s time and effort with this contribution, your impact stretches further, helping us keep Christmas Box sustainable, efficient, and growing for years to come.
If your employees are covering their portion of the team contribution, you might also consider matching their donation or giving extra as an organisation to multiply your impact.
What’s Included?
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Your $40 participation covers the full cost to pack and deliver a Christmas Box valued at $75 — every dollar goes straight to feeding a family.
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Cards with your business name on it, which will go into the boxes and allow for a photo opportunity. If you’d like, your team can also write a personalised note to the family receiving the box.
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Water and brunch provided onsite.
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Professional photographer to capture your team in action — photos available to download and share.
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A rewarding, hands-on team-building experience — pack, move, and prepare boxes that bring hope and practical support to whānau at Christmas.
Quote from previous year’s volunteer
“Packing day was honestly one of the best team-building days we’ve ever done. It felt amazing to give back and see exactly where our time and effort were going — we left feeling proud and connected, knowing we’d made a real difference together.”
— Corporate Volunteer, 2024
Thank you for helping us make Christmas truly special for families across Aotearoa — one box at a time.