Mahi For Ukraine

Mahi For Ukraine Mahi for Ukraine is a volunteer-led group based in NZ, supporting Ukraine and its people through advocacy, awareness, and coordination. Millions of refugees.

Learn more about our work on our website and other socials. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mahi-for-ukraine After eight years of russian military aggression against Ukraine, on February 24th, 2022, Ukrainian civilians awoke once again to the engines of war rolling across their border. The Russian Federation is waging an illegal and unjust war against the peaceful people of Ukraine. Tho

usands are dead. Countless cities and historical sites have been destroyed. This is an extremely frightening time for the people of Ukraine and for the world at large. War on European soil harkens back to a time of horror and geopolitical imperialism not seen since World War Two—and it cannot be allowed to succeed. Aotearoa New Zealand has always been a strong defender of life, peace, democracy, and international law. While Ukraine may be far from New Zealand's shores, this is a conflict that we, as Kiwis, cannot simply ignore. Beyond the numerous humanitarian, economic, political, and ideological concerns affecting the international community—including here in the Pacific—we must also recognise that the Ukrainians impacted by this horrific war are right here in New Zealand, living and working beside us. They are developing software, building wind turbines, working in supermarkets, designing and constructing buildings. This war touches our loved ones, our friends, and our colleagues. New Zealand cannot simply watch. We must act to do our part in stopping Putin, supporting our Ukrainian whānau, and defending Europe, democracy, and the civilised world. We are doing the Mahi for Ukraine and can show you how YOU can help too. We are an advocacy group led by professionals, working entirely on a volunteer basis, operating out of Auckland, New Zealand, with a wide network and close links to the Ukrainian community nationwide. We collaborate with both Ukrainian and Kiwi community groups, organisations, and individuals in New Zealand and beyond. If you are also doing the mahi for Ukraine, DM us and let’s chat!
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29/08/2026

“I’m standing here in Kyiv, between the word Freedom, the remains of the machinery sent to take that freedom away, and the faces of those who gave their lives defending it.

Today we honour Ukraine’s fallen defenders. They paid the ultimate price so that Ukraine could stand.

Our job now is to make sure it does.

Вічна памʼять Героям України.”
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Only a few days ago, was hosting Independence Day celebrations, with international leaders and delegations from around...
29/08/2026

Only a few days ago, was hosting Independence Day celebrations, with international leaders and delegations from around the world here to stand with Ukraine. For that period, the skies over the capital were quiet, just as they were at the same time last year.

And, predictably, just as last year, once the delegations left, Kyiv went almost straight back to the sound of air raid sirens. Except this year, the attacks have intensified. You must’ve seen some of these headlines.

And living through it here feels pretty much exactly as they read.

For the past three days, Kyiv and the surrounding region have been under relentless russian attack. Air raid alerts end, only for another to begin almost immediately. On August 27 alone, alerts in Kyiv lasted for more than 14 hours. Through the nights and into the days, the drones and missiles keep coming.

Ukraine is increasingly capable of intercepting Shahed-type drones, but ballistic missiles are a different problem. Kyiv urgently needs more Patriot systems and, critically, the interceptors to keep them operating. At the same time, russia is developing the threat further: Ukrainian intelligence has confirmed the first combat use against Kyiv of russia’s upgraded 9M723-2 ballistic missile (aka Iskander-1000).

And russia is not even pretending that terrorising civilians is incidental.

This week, Deputy Speaker of the russian state duma Pyotr Tolstoy openly called on russian television for Ukrainian cities to be bombed specifically to demoralise the civilian population and force Ukrainians into submission. That is not an interpretation of russian strategy. They are telling us themselves what they are doing and why.

It was important to see so many international leaders here in Kyiv last weekend, and the additional commitments of support matter. But Ukraine needs air defence now!

Winter is approaching. We already know what russia does in winter: it attacks the energy and civilian infrastructure people depend on for electricity, heat and basic daily life. Ukrainian cities need to be properly protected before the cold arrives.

And russia needs to face consequences strong enough to change its calculations. Statements of solidarity are important, but they cannot intercept ballistic missiles.

Today, as Ukraine marks Fallen Defenders Day, we remember those who gave their lives so that Kyiv stands, Ukraine stands, and Ukrainians are able to continue living their lives here.

They paid the ultimate price. Those of us who remain, in Ukraine and among its partners, have an obligation to make sure that sacrifice was not in vain.


Ukrainian Association of New Zealand (UANZ) Ukrainian Association of Wellington Ukrainian Gromada of Wellington Ukrainian Association of NZ - Southern Regions fans Ukrainian World Congress - Свiтовий Конґрес Українців Посольство України в Австралії / Embassy of Ukraine in Australia

Today, on Ukraine’s Day of Remembrance for Fallen Defenders, we honour those who gave their lives defending Ukraine, its...
29/08/2026

Today, on Ukraine’s Day of Remembrance for Fallen Defenders, we honour those who gave their lives defending Ukraine, its freedom, and its right to exist.

Behind every name is a life, a family, people who loved them, and a future they should have had.

We also remember and honour the New Zealanders who chose to stand with Ukraine and gave their lives in its defence.

Ukraine is still standing because they stood for Ukraine.

Вічна памʼять і вічна слава полеглим Героям України. 🇺🇦🇳🇿

On August 24, 1991, the Verkhovna Rada adopted the Act of Declaration of Independence of Ukraine. A few months later, Uk...
24/08/2026

On August 24, 1991, the Verkhovna Rada adopted the Act of Declaration of Independence of Ukraine. A few months later, Ukrainians confirmed that decision themselves: more than 90% voted yes.

Not just in Kyiv or Lviv. Every single region voted for independence. Crimea, Donetsk & Luhansk voted yes.

35 years later, Ukraine is once again fighting for the same thing: the right to exist as an independent country, rather than as something russia believes belongs to it.

But Ukrainian statehood did not begin in 1991. Its history stretches through Kyivan Rus, the Cossack Hetmanate, centuries of Ukrainian cultural & political life, the national revival of the nineteenth century & the Ukrainian People’s Republic of 1917–1921. 1991 was not the creation of a new nation from the ruins of the Soviet Union, but the restoration of Ukrainian statehood after generations of fighting for it.

There is a photograph from August 24, 1991 of members of parliament gathered around a huge blue-and-yellow flag inside the Verkhovna Rada. That day, they sang “Ой у лузі червона калина” — a song that had accompanied Ukrainian struggles for freedom for generations.

Thirty-one years later, in the first weeks of russia’s full-scale invasion, the same song travelled around the world as an anthem of Ukrainian resistance.

There is something unsettling about that continuity.

Different generations, different armies, different versions of the russian state. The same fundamental fight against the same aggressor.

For centuries, attempts to control Ukraine have come with attempts to erase its language, culture, history, memory & ultimately the idea that Ukrainians are a separate people with the right to decide who we are.

Today, on Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day, that right is once again being defended at an extraordinary cost.

Independence is not something Ukraine achieved in 1991 & simply inherited. Ukrainians have had to defend it repeatedly — sometimes with their culture & their words, and sometimes with their lives.

35 years after that flag was carried into the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine is still here. Independent.

And still fighting to remain so.

Happy Independence Day Ukraine!💙💛💪🏻

Kate Turska was honoured to participate in Ukraine’s National Prayer Breakfast in Kyiv, held under the patronage of the ...
24/08/2026

Kate Turska was honoured to participate in Ukraine’s National Prayer Breakfast in Kyiv, held under the patronage of the President of Ukraine, representing Ukrainian community of New Zealand.

The National Prayer Breakfast brings together Ukrainian leaders, faith communities, civil society and international friends of Ukraine around a shared commitment to prayer, dialogue and solidarity at a defining moment for the country.

For us being present in Ukraine is an important part of how we approach our work. Meaningful international cooperation is built through relationships: by listening to Ukrainians directly, understanding the realities and priorities of the country, and creating connections between those working in Ukraine and partners around the world who are committed to its future.

This is particularly important while Ukraine continues to defend not only its territory, but its freedom, sovereignty and right to determine its own future.

We were grateful for the conversations, new connections and time spent with friends and partners from Ukraine and around the world, and for the opportunity to stand alongside Ukraine on National Flag Day and on the eve of its 35th Independence Day.

Mahi for Ukraine remains committed to advocacy for Ukraine here in NZ, strengthening international relationships with Ukraine and turning solidarity into meaningful, long-term engagement. 🇺🇦🇳🇿

Ukrainian Association of New Zealand (UANZ)
Ukrainian World Congress - Свiтовий Конґрес Українців

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Last night, Kyiv endured one of the most brutal Russian attacks of this war — wave after wave of ballistic and cruise mi...
20/08/2026

Last night, Kyiv endured one of the most brutal Russian attacks of this war — wave after wave of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones, striking homes and civilian infrastructure and killing innocent people.

And yet Ukrainians are expected to wake up, go to work, carry on, and somehow treat another night of terror as normal.

There is nothing normal about this. russia continues to demonstrate exactly what its version of peace looks like.

Ukraine needs the means to defend its skies — and it needs them now. Every delay costs lives!

This is an incredibly important and welcome step from New Zealand. 🇳🇿🇺🇦The abduction, forced transfer and deportation of...
14/08/2026

This is an incredibly important and welcome step from New Zealand. 🇳🇿🇺🇦

The abduction, forced transfer and deportation of Ukrainian children is among the most heinous crimes Russia has committed during this war. Children have been taken from their families and communities, stripped of their identity and subjected to systematic attempts to erase their Ukrainian language, culture and connection to their homeland.

We are deeply grateful to the New Zealand Government for joining the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children and standing unequivocally behind the principle that every Ukrainian child must be returned home.

This is the right thing to do, and we are very proud to see New Zealand taking its place in this international effort.


New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Winston Peters Ron Mark Christopher Luxon David Seymour
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📢 УВАГА! Нова програма фінансової підтримки для власників 2022 Special Ukraine Visa (22SUV), які подали заяву на Residen...
12/08/2026

📢 УВАГА! Нова програма фінансової підтримки для власників 2022 Special Ukraine Visa (22SUV), які подали заяву на Resident Visa за українською категорією.

Mahi for Ukraine та UANZ запускають програму одноразової субсидії на відшкодування витрат, сплачених за подання заяви на Resident Visa до Immigration New Zealand (INZ).

🔹 Субсидія покриває лише збори INZ за подання заяви на Resident Visa та надається як відшкодування вже сплачених коштів.
🔹 Фінансування обмежене, а заявки розглядатимуться за принципом first come, first served, за умови відповідності критеріям та надання всієї необхідної інформації й підтверджуючих документів.
🔹 Подати заявку можуть як ті, чиї заяви на Resident Visa ще розглядаються, так і ті, хто вже отримав Resident Visa.
🔹 Усі умови, критерії та детальні інструкції викладені безпосередньо у формі. Будь ласка, уважно прочитайте їх перед заповненням.

⚠️ Форму необхідно заповнювати англійською мовою у зв’язку з необхідністю перевірки наданої інформації. Якщо вам складно заповнити її самостійно, це може зробити від вашого імені член родини, друг або інша уповноважена вами особа, або вони можуть допомогти вам із перекладом.

👉 Форма для подання заявки: https://forms.gle/nrKatMxWc9CyKvS38

Ukrainian Association of New Zealand (UANZ) Ukrainian Association of NZ - Southern Regions Ukrainian Gromada of Wellington Ukrainian Association of Wellington

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