Push for better, together.

In February, over 24,500 people across Aotearoa pushed for better and completed 2,000 push-ups.

These amazing participants completed more than 19 million push-ups and raised an incredible $850,000 for mental health.

FUNDRAISE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

It's not too late to donate. Every dollar you raise will help the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand improve mental wellbeing across the country by empowering communities, whānau, workplaces, and schools to care for their mental health and build resilience.

Fundraising is optional but it's a great way to make a difference and get your family and friends involved in the push for better mental health.

  • Aroha Thompson just donated $40
  • Colleen and John Hilda just donated $20
  • Nana just donated $25
  • Abby just donated $20
  • Tracey Finlay just donated $100
  • Jenny just donated $35
  • Christina Pears just donated $50
  • Robyn S just donated $30
  • Heather just donated $25
  • The Prior family just donated $40
  • Rajesh Bava just donated $200
  • Kat Leppard just donated $20
  • Linton Rogers just donated $20
  • Information Management Team - MDC just donated $14
  • Alex Cliff just donated $25
  • Anonymous just donated $185
  • David Leach just donated $100
  • Lee Howard just donated $30
  • Arabella Green just donated $10
  • Centralines Ltd just donated $102

HOW IT WORKS

GET FIT

In February, take on on 2,000 push-ups. Don't worry, you don't have to be a push-up pro. Try sit-ups, squats - anything goes.

HAVE FUN

Sign up solo or team up with your workplace, friends, gym or sports club and start some friendly competition. The more the merrier.

PUSH FOR BETTER

Learn about mental health and start important conversations. Fundraise for mental health and make a difference. 

MEET SOME LEGENDS

WHAT YOU GET

Training guide

Free training guide

Mobile app

Download the app to track progress

Daily push-up targets

I realised how hard it was for me and so many people to ask for help and share about their struggles. That's why this Challenge is so important to me to share the available resources and start a conversation about mental health."
- Holly, 2025 The Push-Up Challenge participant

Join the worldwide movement

Globally The Push-Up Challenge has raised over $77 million for mental health and helped more than 1 million participants improve their physical and mental fitness. Now it’s your turn to unite in the push for better mental health and raise much-needed funds for the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand.

1 billion push-ups

1 million participants

$77 million for mental health

ARE YOU READY?