Help Me Make a Difference
On 16th June I’ll be joining senior business leaders and top chefs at St Matthew in the City for The Cook Off.
For one night, we will come together to cook a delicious three-course meal for 150 Auckland City Mission guests, many of whom are experiencing homelessness or face a daily struggle to put food on the table. It is more than just a meal; it’s about hope and a sense of community for those who need it most.
Will you help me whisk up hope, one dish at a time to make an even bigger impact? I've committed to fundraising at least $10,000. The more I raise the more people we can help.
EVERY SINGLE WEEK, over 1,600 warm and nutritious meals are served in Haeata, the Mission’s community dining room, to people who are living on the streets or in substandard accommodation without any ability to cook.
What is alarming is that as winter approaches, many people living on the streets will bear the brunt of the cold, wet and miserable weather, but Haeata will continue to be a safe, dry space offering meals and connecting people to essential Missions support.
My fellow participants and I are aiming to raise enough funds to provide 15,625 meals this winter.
By donating $320 you could provide 20 warm and nutritious meals in Haeata.
By donating $160 you could provide 10 warm and nutritious meals in Haeata.
Please support me in The Cook Off by making a donation.
$160 raised
$1600 raised
$5008 raised
Half way there!
$7500 raised
$10000 raised! Ka rawe!
Even more meals! Thank you and all your supporters!
This amount supports 1,250 people with a hot nutritious meal at Haeata this winter - huge impact!
Boom! With full hearts we thank you and all your amazing supporters. From everyone here at the Mission.
On fire! Could you be our hottest Cook Off fundraiser yet?
Congratulations on reaching your goal!
Thank you to everyone!
$33.76
Canela Ferrara Ac
$15.82
Elle Bultitude Ac
$63.30
Jo Mackay Ac
$21.10
Philippa-rose Payne (ac)
$52.75
Anonymous
Good luck Phil!
$5.28
Anonymous
$10.55
Kate Burson Ac
$42.20
Cheryl Krull
$52.75
Kirstin Wakelin Ac
$15.82
Catherine Dearsley
$105.50
Sarah T
$50
Sophie Baillie Ac
$10.55
Suling Yeo_ac
$10.55
Yvonne Teo
$21.10
Suzanne Shaw Lentini
$2.02k
Simpson Grierson
Thanks for supporting such a great cause.
$21.10
Roz Gunnion Ac
$21.10
Asha Malhotra Ac
Thank You, Auckland City Mission – Te Tāpui Atawhai & to Phil Wilson From the bottom of my heart, thank you for the incredible work you do every day. Haeata is more than just a place for a meal—it’s a space of dignity, warmth, connection, and hope for those in our community who need it most. Your tireless compassion and commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals and whānau through food, shelter, and essential services truly embodies the spirit of manaakitanga. It’s an honour to support your mission. Thank you for making such a powerful difference—especially during the toughest times. Ngā mihi nui, Asha Malhotra :)
$21.10
Anonymous
Amazing Lemon Slice!
$31.65
Kieran Morrison Ac
$31.65
Nicola Hedge Ac
$10.55
Myriam Marcon (ac)
I'm proud to see the general manager of my organisation devoting his time and using his network for a good cause and to support people in serious difficulty. Great idea to offer a dinner. I love it!
$10.55
Holly O'loughlin
$21.10
Duncan Mclaggan
$42.20
Puawaananga
Karawhiua, Phil!
$520
Mayne Wetherell
$10.55
Paula Vincent
Great work Phil!
$21.10
Erica Roberts Ac
$20
Jennifer Trinick Ac
My (former) team volunteered at City Mission for our Community Day - it was a great day. And puts you front and center into City Mission's worthy cause. But dinner with the boss sounds sweet!
$84.40
Nadia Morgan Ac
$500
Corporate Support Services - Bake Sale
Great Cause - CSS right behidn you Phil
$105.50
Anonymous
I already receive updates from the Mission. All the best Phil for your fundraising efforts.
$168.80
Damian Light
Awesome work Phil! Great to see the support for the amazing Auckland City Mission.
$21.10
Caroline Tauevihi Ac
$10.55
Jo Cocker
$20
Kolla
Thank you Phil
$105.50
Winnie Lenihan
$320
Dla Piper New Zealand
$160
Jack Mamatkhodjaev
Giving is the first step to creating change. Join me and Auckland Council in supporting those who need it most. Keen to try Phil's cooking!!!
$10.55
Nahid Ghadiri
Thanks Phil for supporting the City mission. Very inspiring leadership!
$84.40
Office Of The Deputy Mayor
We're backing you!
$21.10
Vivian Dias Ac
Great job Phil
$21.10
Kylee Matthews
$21.10
Anonymous
$21.10
Bruce Balaei
Thanks for the initiative Phil.
$21.10
Coen Ursem Ac
$20
H Wee
$52.75
Jo Costello Ac
Nice work
$52.75
Helen Chin
Good luck Phil
$10.55
Rory Howell Ac
$10.55
Anonymous
$21.10
Mei Nee Lee Ac
$42.20
Dominic Wilson Ac
$84.40
Ros Pere-morriss
Good Luck Phil!!
$52.75
Tracy M
Kia kaha Phil ❤️
$21.10
Terina Hetaraka
E poho kererū ana mātou kia koe Matua Phil. Super proud of you! He rangatira koe! Your kaunihera o Tāmaki whānau are supporting you all the way Matua! Kia kaha, kia maia, kia manawanui. Mauri ora Terina
$31.65
Anne Grinli
$52.75
Andrew Duncan (ac)
$84.40
Michael Burns
Great work Phil
$105.50
Lou-ann
He kai kei aku ringa. Nice one Phil.
$105.50
Stu Mullin (ac)
$50
Scott And Jennie
Phil, Many thanks for finding the time to do this. Jennie and I are long time HomeGround supporters so this is much appreciated. Scott and Jennie
$26.38
Executive Officers (ac)
Further donation from EO bake sale. Yes chef!
$31.65
Kelsey Amotai!
Good on you Phil!
$21.10
Katyanne Hall (ac)
$21.10
Anne Pearson Ac
$105.50
Emma Bowden
$10.55
Mary Xu Ac
Yayyyy I watched Phil raised from $9xxx to $10xxx, meeting his goal already XD Hopefully I can win a meal for my team lol
$105.50
Margaret Voyce
Go Phil - Great cause ! we are all behind you
$84.40
Anonymous
$10.55
Gemma Bell Ac
$31.65
Phil Kolofoua Ac
Had to get you over the hump, Phil!
$21.10
Imogen Bassett Ac
$10
Andrew Kay
Franklin Local Board Member
$21.10
The Other Phil Ac
$11.60
Mike
Nice work Phil!
$20
Michael Ng (ac)
I've been supporting Akl City Mission for years. So great to see this initiative. Ka pai Chris!
$21.10
Cate Jessep
I mihi to you Phil for being such a great role model for us all to actively help people who are experiencing hard times
$21.10
Keren
$42.20
Dr
Fo a good cause !
$520
Brookfields Lawyers
Ka pai - a great cause!
$10.55
Anonymous
$31.65
Anonymous
$10.55
Julie Amphlett
$42.20
Briony Senior Ac
$84.40
Izzy Fordham
Awesome, such a worthy cause. Thanks Phil x
$21.10
Anonymous
$84.40
Bridget Glasgow
$90
Kat Ashmead Ac
Ka mau te wehi!
$21.10
Sarah Sheeran Ac
$40
Anonymous
Nice work Phil
$10.55
Shane Mcneill Ac
$252.78
Executive Officers (ac)
On behalf of EOs, thanks to the folk who participated in our bake sale. This is the proceeds in cash donations and others used the QR code to donate directly. Go Chef Wilson!
$5.28
Anonymous
$10.55
Jaye A
$21.10
Tatiana Gamboa-castro Ac
:)
$10.55
Kimberly Rees_ac
$10.55
Frank Tian Ac
$21.10
Anonymous
$168.80
Lisa
Awesome initiative and important cause - EO bake sale donation
$10.55
Anonymous
$52.75
Mara Bebich
$21.10
Anonymous
$31.65
Anonymous
$15.82
Kelly Cotter
Great job, as always.
$84.40
Jazz Singh
I look forward to private chef Phil sometime in the future.
$168.80
Max Hardy
$21.10
Kara Goddard
$31.65
Anonymous
$105.50
Kerry Harrington Ac
Ka rawe Phil Wilson!
$21.10
Rebecca
This is my second donation as I would like to go in draw to win dinner with the boss! Good luck Phil!
$42.20
Sarah
$52.75
Bernadette Papa Ac
$10.55
Anonymous
$86
Jeff Oakes
$10.55
Anonymous
Bon appetit! Good on you for doing this fundraiser
$42.20
Naomi
Community, care and connection - what a wonderful initiative to be involved with, thank you for making a positive difference 💛
$52.75
Kim Lawgun Ac
$84.40
Dean Yee Ac
$10.55
Esther Howie Ac
$10.55
Natalia Curle
$21.10
Jasmin Hsu Ac
$105.50
Laura Carson
Awesome mahi!
$84.40
Helen Wild
Yes chef!
$21.10
Kirstin Kane
Great cause!
$26.38
Anonymous
$10.55
Sarah Johnstone-smith Ac
This is an awesome fundraiser Phil for a worthy cause - really hope you make your $10k goal!
$21.10
Anonymous
$160
Kim Bellingham
Ka mau te wehi, Phil - good luck with the cook off!
$645
Comms & Marketing Department
What an excellent reason to run a team fundraising auction! Nice one Phil!
$168.80
Anna Bray
All the best to you and your team for the cook off, Phil. Great cause.
$168.80
Greg Sayers
$42.20
Dilmah Matched Donation
Thanks to Dilmah you have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals. Thank you!
$42.20
Ilze Gotelli
$21.10
Anonymous
$$$ going to a great cause..woohoo !!! GO PHIL !!
$52.75
Kathryn Hickling
If you remember that you can never have too much cheese, all will go well! Love that you're supporting this.
$520
Myself
Proud to be fundraising for City Mission - and thanks so much to others who are supporting this good cause.
$84.40
Jo Miller
Go well e hoa !
$52.75
Stephen Evans
$10.55
Jared Stupples
$200
Patricia
$52.75
Anonymous
$52.75
Anonymous
$10.55
Anonymous
$84.40
Claire
$84.40
Anmar Taufeek
Happy to support you, Phil, and the amazing work of the Auckland City Mission. All the best for the Cook Off! 🌺👍
$10
Anonymous
Go Phil!
$84.40
Jo Worthington
Go Phil! Great alignment for your love of cooking and this cause.
$84.40
Auckland Council
Great work
$31.65
Carol
$52.75
Mark Feldon
$80
Rachel Kelleher
$15.82
Anonymous
$84.40
Julia Morunga
Great work Phil!
$84.40
Anonymous
$105.50
Sue Travaglia
Go Phil go! Thanks for leading by example. We're cheering for you.
$168.80
Nick L
Best of luck Phil!
$10.55
Anonymous
$31.65
Kristy Barry
$84.40
Sam Hill
$52.75
Helen Hay
Thank you and well done. You should also consider cooking up a lunch in the cafeteria one day at double the usual price with half going to the Mission.
$84.40
Veronica Ligaliga
For a great cause!
$84.40
Mike Lichtwark
Great cause
$105.50
Anita
$20
Anonymous
$84.40
Anonymous
$84.40
Anonymous
$21.10
Anonymous
$84.40
Willy Witlox
Well done my friend. Good to see you in a prime role in this challenge.
$10.55
Anonymous
Ngā mihi nui ki a Phil!
$21.10
Rebecca
Good luck at the cook off!
$63.30
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$63.30
Alex
Go, Phil, fantastic!
$10.55
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$10.55
Carl Heath
Well done!
$105.50
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$105.50
Elna Van Rooyen
Happy cooking MasterChef Phil!
$84.40
Ari M
Chef Wilson (:
$84.40
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$21.10
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$21.10
Anonymous
Go Phil! Thank you for donating your time and expertise for a great cause.
$52.75
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$52.75
Anonymous
You rock Phil!!!!
$20
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$20
Mitika Roberts
$21.10
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$21.10
Thejopman
$21.10
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$21.10
Lisa Whyte
$21.10
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$21.10
Anonymous
$84.40
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$84.40
Jun M
Great cause, Phil!
$211
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$211
Asha Patel
Great effort Phil! Love to support City Mission and be part of this humble cause.
$52.75
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$52.75
Taryn C
What a great cause! Good luck Phil ☺️
$42.20
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$42.20
Anonymous
$105.50
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$105.50
Mirla Edmundson
Great stuff Phil. Thanks for supporting such a wonderful cause.
$52.75
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$52.75
Netty Richards
$84.40
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$84.40
Brian C
Go well Phil!
$168.80
Anonymous
in most cases i'd say too many chefs spoil the broth- but in this instance - the more CEOs getting behind this kaupapa the better! Cook up a storm Phil! great work
$84.40
Mace Ward
$52.75
Anonymous
Go Phil - maybe you could do a few shifts on level 3 to prepare for the big event
$168.80
Rupert Hodson
Great stuff Phil!
$52.75
Elizabeth Stewart
CCO whanaunga support!
$84.40
Pam
Way to go Phil!
$21.10
Anya Duffy
$52.75
Katie J
Great initiative for a great cause. Good luck!
$105.50
Craig Herbert
A lovely thing to be a part of!
$105.50
Jim S
Great stuff Phil - have fun
$21.10
Anonymous
$52.75
Simon Johnston
Masterchef Phil go well.
Our Team
Mike Van de Elzen (C)
Monique Welsh - Alsco Uniforms
$50,049.85
Mark Macky - Bayleys Real Estate Group
$11,580.91
Rebecca Roberts - Simplicity
$19,020.70
Darren Cutfield - Built Environs
$24,241.35
Grant Knuckey - ANZ Bank
$13,078.75
Phil Wilson - Auckland Council
$16,262.29
Thank you for your leadership!