Events & Initiatives
Aroha for Ukraine Book Launch Event
Можливо, дехто з вас пам’ятає наш проект Ароха для України.
Ми раді нарешті оголосити презентацію нашої фізичної книги в Окленді 12 Серпня, та запросити всіх, хто зробив внесок у проект і надіслав нам свою АРОХА (любов), а також нашу українську громаду в Новій Зеландії та ново-прибульців з України.
Будь ласка, зверніть увагу, що реєстрація є обовʼязковою через обмежену кількість місць.
Ми плануємо роздати книги новоприбулим, промови і привітання від почесних гостей, страви, музичні українські виступи, а також ігри та дитячі заходи… Тож приєднуйтесь всією родиною.
Ласкаво просимо принести страву до спільного чаювання за бажанням.






Community Webinar - Ukraine Health Initiative
Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand and the Ministry of Health, alongside Mahi for Ukraine, invite you to attend a community webinar on the free health check available for all Special Ukraine Visa holders in New Zealand.
Presentation:
A short video presentation by Dr. Olga Dubnytska (a Ukrainian GP in Palmerston North) on the free health check will be delivered in Ukrainian, and followed by a Q&A session with Dr. Olga.


Intended participants: All Special Ukraine Visa holders and their sponsors.
Date: Thursday 1 June, 2023
Time: 7.00 pm to 8:00 pm (NZ time)
Where: Online Zoom meeting






Auckland Vyshyvanka Day 2023













Light Will Win Over Darkness - '365 Days'
Auckland vigil
We call on Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine in Auckland to jointly support Ukraine and our #LightWillWinOverDarkness candlelight vigil dedicated to the 365 days of full-scale Russian invasion and nine years of Russian war against Ukraine.





LET’S UNITE WITH UKRAINE AND FOR UKRAINE ON 24/02!
WHERE: Wynyard Steps at Karanga Plaza (by Wynyard Crossing)
WHEN: Friday 24 Feb, 2023, from 6 pm
WHAT: The event format will be a vigil. Please wear black clothing and bring a candle as well as Ukrainian flags.






Advocacy Survey (archived)







Xmas Gift Donations for Refugees 2022 (archived)
With the silly season fast approaching, Mahi for Ukraine is organising a Xmas Picnic for the Ukrainian newcomers in Auckland with gift-giving, food, and some good old Kiwi Xmas summer vibes.
As most of our friends & supporters know, these newcomers (even though are called “refugees”) are not technically considered refugees and as such do not receiv government support. This will be their first Christmas away from home, and we imagine that gift-giving is the last thing on their and their families’ minds. So we wanted to show them some Aroha, and bring at least some normality back into their lives.
If you or your organisation would like to support this event and donate some gifts towards it, please contact us before Friday 16 December to coordinate this. Thank you for your generosity this holiday season!
And if you are a Ukrainian who would like to attend this event, please DM us on Facebook for event details (time and location).







Ambassador of Ukraine meeting with
Auckland Business Community (archived)

His Excellency Vasyl Myroshnychenko meeting with Auckland Business Community.
Presented by Mahi for Ukraine and hosted by Simpson Grierson.
His Excellency Mr. Vasyl Myroshnychenko, recently appointed Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand, makes one of his first public appearances in this country to meet with Auckland’s business community on Wednesday 17th August, after presenting his credentials to Her Excellency The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro.
The Ambassador will provide the Ukraine Government’s latest appraisal of the war and the international community’s response, along with the views on what the New Zealand Government and the broader public can do to help. He will also discuss Ukraine’s bilateral relations with Australia and New Zealand, including military cooperation, trade, investment, culture, education, and the role of New Zealand’s business in it, over tea/coffee light refreshments and networking.
Who should attend: the leaders and senior representatives of NZ businesses & chambers of commerce.