"Become a stepping stone in a whānau’s fresh start"
— Linda, 2026
Many māmā and tamariki arrive at Granger Grove with nothing or very little. Your donation helps provide practical essentials they can use from the moment they arrive and take with them when they move into their next home - beds, bedding, towels and home basics that bring warmth, dignity and stability from day one.
"It helps you feel like you're coming into this space and it feels like home"
Image: from left - Josh, Kyro and Aaliyah
About the Whānau Fresh Start Packs:
Each Fresh Start Pack provides the same core support: safe sleep, bedding, household essentials, warmth, comfort, and dignity for a whānau beginning again. The packs differ only by whānau size, so support can be matched to what each family needs.
FULL FRESH START PACK - $1,500
For a larger whānau, with māmā and two or more children. Includes multiple beds, bedding, essential household items, warmth, comfort, and a stronger foundation to rebuild.
BABY AND SMALL FRESH START PACK
For a māmā with a baby or young child. Includes a bed for māmā, bedding, household essentials, and comfort items.
ESSENTIALS FRESH START PACK
For a māmā and one child. Includes beds, bedding, household essentials, and comfort items.
CUSTOM FRESH START PACK
A flexible pack tailored to the unique needs of each whānau, built piece‑by‑piece to support their specific situation.