We are committed to improving the health experience for the Canterbury community.
Transforming Health in Canterbury: Your Support Makes a Difference
We are proud to have Jason Gunn as our Ambassador. To get a glimpse into the incredible work we've already accomplished together, check out this video and to read more about our current project click here.
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Māia funded a $2m rooftop helipad and clinical unit at Waipapa, cutting emergency response time from 13 to under 5 minutes. In Greymouth, Māia supported the new Te Nīkau Hospital build, and in Christchurch, community support helped add two new ambulances to the city’s fleet.
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Māia raised $6m for Kahurangi, a youth mental health facility offering a warm, culturally safe space. At Christchurch Women’s, a ride-on car helps kids face blood tests with less fear, and the new Kurawaka birthing unit supports families in a calm, postnatal environment.
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New equipment means better care closer to home — from ultrasound services in Kaikōura to needle-free dental tools for kids. Māia funded a neonatal training manikin, upgraded Burwood’s Spinal Unit with a $2m bequest, and delivered specialist chairs across hospital services.
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A $3.2m Family Hub at Waipapa now offers comfort and connection for families. Sixty parent beds let caregivers stay overnight with children. Māia also supports family accommodation, online mental health videos, and sensory kits for whānau new to mental health care.
Every dollar donated directly supports our healthcare projects.
Join us in building a healthier Canterbury
Founded in 2015, we are a charitable foundation that invests in the future health of Canterbury.
Māia Health Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Canterbury communities. Māia is also the official charity for Health NZ, Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury. We work in collaboration with healthcare providers, businesses, individuals and the community, to raise funds for projects that enhance our health system, ensuring our communities receive exceptional care, when and where they need it most.
Together, we've invested over $20 million into transforming health care since 2015 — funding projects big and small to make hospital experiences better for everyone. Help us do even more.
