MAHI FOR UKRAINE
Mahi for Ukraine is a national, volunteer-led NZ–Ukraine
action and advocacy platform.
We advocate for Ukraine across immigration, sanctions, humanitarian and military support, trade and diplomatic engagement. We also convene government, business, civil society, and international partners to turn advocacy into practical, real-world outcomes.
mahiforukraine.com is now ukraine.nz
Take Action Now
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Help or Donate
Find information here on how to support Ukraine through verified humanitarian, defence, and civilian support initiatives, as well as support displaced Ukrainians arriving in New Zealand.
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ANZ UA Forum
A cross-sector international forum connecting defence, emergency response, business, philanthropy, and investment. Focused on practical cooperation, partnerships, and long-term engagement between Australia, New Zealand, and Ukraine.
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Follow & Share
Follow our channels and share verified information to help keep Ukraine on the public agenda and expand informed support in New Zealand. See recommended resources here.
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Events & Initiatives
Information on events, campaigns, and initiatives we organise or support — both in person and online — across advocacy, coordination, and engagement.
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Advocacy
Our current advocacy priorities and asks of the New Zealand Government — including aid, sanctions, immigration, accountability for war crimes, trade and diplomatic engagement.
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Write to your local MP
Contact your MP and tell them why Ukraine needs New Zealand to take action — with guidance and resources to help.
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Sign a Petition
View and support current petitions relating to russia’s war against Ukraine.
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Special Ukraine Visa & Resident Visa
Information on the Special Ukraine Visa and Ukraine Resident Visa, including free immigration advice and practical resources for new arrivals.
Ukraine Needs You
Mahi for Ukraine is a national, volunteer-led movement in New Zealand supporting Ukraine as it defends itself against russia’s ongoing war — a war that began with the illegal seizure of Crimea and the invasion of Donbas in 2014, and escalated into a full-scale invasion in February 2022.
The impact on Ukraine has been profound: mass displacement, thousands of lives lost, civilians deliberately targeted, cities destroyed, and a sustained attempt to erase Ukrainian identity. While New Zealand is geographically distant, the implications are global — for international law, security, and the future of democratic nations, including here in the Pacific.
“Mahi” is a Māori word meaning work, effort, contribution, and purpose. Since the first days of the full-scale invasion, that has defined our approach: showing up, organising, advocating, fundraising, informing, and standing with Ukraine.
Mahi for Ukraine began as an advocacy initiative focused on mobilising support in New Zealand — including humanitarian and military assistance, immigration and refugee pathways, sanctions, and diplomatic engagement. That work remains core.
As the context has evolved, so has our role. Today, Mahi for Ukraine also operates as a coordination and convening platform — bringing together community groups, civil society, government, media, businesses, and international partners across New Zealand, Australia, Ukraine, and the wider region. We support and connect Ukraine-related initiatives, help align efforts across sectors, and contribute to broader conversations about Ukraine’s resilience, recovery, and long-term engagement — including in business, innovation, and strategic cooperation.
Ukraine may be far from our shores, but this is not a conflict we can observe from the sidelines. The effects are already present here — through people, institutions, economies, and shared values. New Zealand has a role to play, and a meaningful contribution requires more than words.