Help Us Support the Mission
On 16th June our team will be supported by Chef Stefania Palermo 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.
Please choose a fundraiser from our team to support as we whisk up hope, one dish at a time. Each team member has committed to fundraising at least $10,000. The more we 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.
Collectively, we aim 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 a team member in The Cook Off by making a donation.
Visit here to see our progress on the Leaderboard!
https://donate.aucklandcitymission.org.nz/event/cook-off/leaderboard
Thank you to our Sponsors
$5.02k
Chapman Tripp
$2.52k
Todd Corporation
$1.5k
Anonymous
$1.5k
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$1.02k
Giltrap Audi/cupra (quattro Motors Ltd)
Good luck with your Fundraising Goal Shawn on behalf of the Team
$1.02k
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$1.02k
Westlynn Panel
$1.02k
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$1.02k
Anonymous
$1.02k
Tmnz
Out standing Rob! a great cause all the best TMNZ
$1,000
Sg Fleet
The team at sgfleet are all behind you in support of this cause
$1,000
Anthony
Love what you do Vanessa.
$1,000
New World Mt Roskill Team
Go Sarah, well done cook up a storm!
$1,000
I A G Matching Donation
$1,000
I A G Matching Donation
$1,000
I A G Matching Donation
$820
Traffic Safe Nz
All the best with this wonderful initiative Rob!! We are rooting for you!! The Traffic Safe NZ team
$820
Gallagher Insurance
Good luck again for this year Garry ...
$820
Metro Supermarket Ltd
$520
Chevron Traffic
$520
Ray Haslar Autohaus
All the best for the Cook Off Shawn
$520
Parallaxx
$520
Steven Worrall
Great cause - go Vanessa!!
$520
New World Birkenhead
All the best Sarah - I'm sure you'll cook amazing food for a great cause!
$520
Steve Hornblow
$520
Anonymous
$520
Chris & Nath
Good on ya mate, best of luck!
$520
Peter Metcalfe
$500
Orix Nz
All the best Shawn!
$500
Simone & Chris
Hi Sarah This is a fantastic effort Go well Simone & Chris
$338
Anonymous
Go girl you're making a real difference...your cooking talent will shine through!
$338
Grant Woods
Hi Sarah Great work your involved in, well done!
$338
Tim Wilson
Great cause, go well!
$338
Jimmy & Sue
Great cause - good luck!
$338
Dean Hyde - Men At Work
Great cause Rob and team, thank you
$338
Becky & Simon Buckley
Go you!!! What a great event to be involved with xx
$338
Sarah Williamson
$338
Adrian Barkla
$338
Becs And Johnny
Fantastic Sarah - well done
$338
Elena Wise
Your passion for the health and wellbeing of your fellow Kiwis knows no bounds, Vanessa. You are amazing!
$338
John Ashton
Make the gravy smooth, not lumpy
$338
D K
$320
Morrinsville New World
Enjoy the cook off!! Thanks for representing New World. A great cause to support.
$320
Kiet
Always wearing your heart on your sleeve Vanessa!
$300
Lexus Of Auckland City
Supporting Shawn and the team in this great cause! Such a great initiative! Sharlene and the team at Lexus of Auckland City
$300
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$264
Piri Kake Itraffic
$264
Cara Nowell
Good luck in reaching your goal and have fun !
$264
Tim Hitchcock
$264
Wanganui Ins Brokers
Good on ya GT. Lotty
$264
Mw Insurance
Great cause Garry
$264
Chris O’malley
$250
Vivek Puthucode
Thank you for what you do V, simply amazing.
$232
Andrew Greatbatch
Fantastic cause. Good luck Garry!
$220
Nancy So
Good luck Garry!
$211
Anonymous
$211
Mick Miller
Great cause - good luck GT.
$211
Belinda Masfen
$211
Kirsten Stanfield
Enjoy the experience Sarah. Great cause!
$211
Sarah Finnegan
Great cause
$211
Robyn
Thanks for the opportunity Amy to support your goal. Robyn
$211
Rob Foster
Dont forget to add a pinch of chili!!
$211
Lisa Christensen
Great fundraiser cause Garry. All the best with the Cook-Off
$211
Steadfast Nz
Good luck with your fundraising for this great cause. From your friends at Steadfast.
$211
Rene Swindley
$211
Steph Ferris
Tautoko this important mahi GT
$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
Matt & Lisa
$200
Sara Mckenzie
From my bake sale.
$200
Anonymous
$200
Chris Hughes
Great cause !
$175
Jayesh Mowjee
Go Vanessa! You are an inspiration!
$173
Val Zuluaga
Thank you, Vanessa for this inspiring initiative. Your compassion, generosity and actions are making a real difference!!
$169
Vernon Brown
$169
Scott Hobson
Worthy cause Shawn - best of luck with raising funds!
$169
Polestar Auckland
$169
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$169
Grant & Jan Macdonald
Go girl!
$169
Claire Stewart
Great cause and have fun
$169
Frances Williams
Hey Rob, awesome work taking part in The Cook Off! Love that you’re stepping up to support such a great cause. Glad to chip in and back you—hope you smash that $10k goal! 👏🍽️
$169
Stephen Martin
$169
Andy
Legend effort GT for a great cause. Nice work.
$169
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$169
Alex Cohn
Well done Garry
$169
Stevo Misic
$169
Robert Havranek
What an awesome and inspiring initiative - huge kudos and thank you for doing this. Wishing you all the best with the fundraising.
$169
Henry Yang
Such an inspiring event Vanessa!
$169
Duncan Taylor
$169
Jason Walkerden
Love this Vanessa, thank you for championing those who need our support!
$169
Martin Stott
$169
Natasha
A truly inspirational leader who always leads with the heart and from the front
$169
Michelle Dawson
You're such an inspiration V. Love that you're doing this.
$169
Caid Szopa
On ya chief!
$169
Jacques Van Dyk
$169
Matt
Great cause Vanessa!
$169
Nancy Chen
$169
Vikki Maclean
Go you Shawn. Best of luck.
$169
Rob Mackie
$169
Ssk Consulting
Great cause Rob. Good luck 😊
$169
Tim Cook
Well done Shawn. Be expecting you to handle the catering for the next showroom event. Tim
$169
Shireen Chetty
Love your work Vanessa,
$169
Bruce Cullen
Great effort Rob, a worthy cause
$169
Murray Robertson
Good stuff Rob
$169
Craig West
well done Rob! a great cause and a humbling event. enjoy it and don't burn anything!
$160
Lyall Hedges
All the best Rob
$160
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$160
Alexandra Harnett
Good luck!!
$160
Gael Mclennan
$160
Lucy Spratt
$160
Anonymous
$158
Julia Dol
Go Ness, great cause and one that we all care about
$158
Jo
Amazing cause Rob. Lucky you’re a great cook!
$158
Arabella Mason
Go Vanessa! xx Arabella
$111
Adam R
Good luck Ness!!
$106
Wade Donovan
Great work coach, Leading from the front. Awesome initiative & great charity to assist. :-)
$106
Ange Mcneil
Way to go Rob!! I know you'll thoroughly enjoy yourself too.
$106
Anonymous
$106
Derek Toner
Best of luck with this Rob
$106
Steelie
Good on ya Ness
$106
Ben D'anvers
Thanks for doing this Vanessa. This is such a good cause.
$106
Charlie & Ruth Niu
Good on you Shawn, good luck bud!!
$106
Kathryn Harris
Go Vanessa! You're an inspiration!
$106
Anonymous
I know you will get that spatula working well for you!
$106
Thomas Hopkirk
Good on ya Rob, all the best.
$106
Brad Westgate
Good luck with the beetroot, GT
$106
Annika Streefland
Go girl!
$106
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$106
Dean Macgregor
Great work GT
$106
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$106
Rebecca Lambert
Such a great cause! I hope you hit your goal, it will make a real difference.
$106
Chris Olsen
$106
Stewart Ritson
$106
Bradley
$106
Brian Mackie
$106
Lesley Colcord
Awesome that you are doing this GT! Such a fun way to bring awareness and to help part of our community that needs some love. 🧡
$106
Nick Fitzpatrick
Great cause Amy, good on you for getting involved.
$106
Ek Nielsen
Fantastic cause Garry! Enjoy the cook off
$106
Jo Dooley
You’re an inspiration!
$106
Lindy
Go Vanessa! Such a great cause - thank you 🙏
$106
Alex Bai
thanks, pray for the people have warm meal daily and the love from others
$106
Jim Nicol
$106
Mike Moore
$106
Ken Lotu-iiga
$106
Damian Schade
Legend
$106
Marinka Simunac
Go V! So proud of you!
$106
Andrew & Kim
Well done Sarah, enjoy
$106
Jeremy Lamb
$106
Kirsty Chapman
Love the incredible work of City Mission!
$106
Michelle
You are amazing. Love your mahi.
$106
Nick Westbrook
$106
A K
here is to smashing your goal and the cook-off .. one bite at a time
$106
Ken Morrison
$106
Meg Smith
Mauri ora! Kia pai tō mahi Vanessa
$106
Harry Chawla
good luck Sarah
$106
Mark Weenink
$106
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$100
Anonymous
$100
Simone B
$100
Riya Baby
So proud of you Vanessa! Cheering you on! Woohoo!!!! :)
$100
Lucy Aston
Make your mother proud !
$100
Ben Montgomery
Beans on toast?
$100
Monica Maharaj
Good on you Garry. This is a great cause.
$100
Mike & Marsha Jenkins
All the best with the fundraising. Such an important kaupapa. Lotsa love from Mike & Marsha.
$100
Donna Gale
Good on you Garry!
$100
Venus Chan
Vanessa, love your passion in supporting the underprivilege!!
$100
Julie Waitai
All the best, and great job making a difference.
$84
Steve Hughson
You got this - go girl
$84
Price
Great mahi Shawn! Good luck with the fundraising
$84
Matt Tohill
Good on you mate. Great cause.
$84
Sam Witters
$84
Glynn Tulloch
$84
Catherine
Go Vanessa and what a worthy cause 👍❤️
$84
Shahid Saiyad
$84
Jennifer Barker
Go Vanessa! Love your work. Jen x
$84
David Riley
Good luck!!!
$84
Haley Coe
Go Amy! Well done for getting behind such a great cause!
$84
Peter Horton
GOOD LUCK CHEERS HORTY
$84
Christina Elliott
This is a great cause and greatful to help those in need.
$84
Kate Sholley
Best wishes Sarah
$84
Stacey Munro
Great cause - good luck Garry
$84
Andrew Mcdougall
Go Sarah - Good on you!
$84
Emma Nowell
Oh Amy this is amazing, wishing you all the best in reaching your goal. What a beautiful soul you are :-)
$84
Jake Grayson-barker
Good on you Rob!
$84
Tracey F
Great cause! Good on you Garry.
$84
Ryan Tarak
$84
Sonia C
$84
Ben
Amazing work you're doing here Vanessa!
$84
Lauren Nobbs
You are amazing Vanessa! Thank you for all that you do.
$84
Helen Yarranton
Good Luck, we will expect you to re create for the NLT after
$84
Paul Ah Kuoi
Nice work Shawny!
$84
Glenn Carson
Great stuff Rob
$84
Daniyel Mcavoy
Love what you do. Thank you.
$84
David Wigley - Marsh
$84
Juliana Damcevski
Go Vanessa!
$84
Olly
$84
Ross Twyman
$84
Dale Jones
Great cause Rob, and remember It's not how you start, it's how you finish!
$80
Jillian Goodman
Wonderful cause Vanessa! The City Mission do such a stellar job.
$80
Hana Schofield
Well done Amy
$80
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$58
Sean Long
$58
Agriworx
Great work Rob such a good cause!!
$56
Jas Singh
Great Cause Rob! Good stuff
$56
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$53
Mary Thomas
Great cause - well done Rob
$53
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$53
Vicki Collins
Such a great cause GT - have a great night
$53
Stan
Smash It!
$53
Andrew Wallace
$53
Kate Ayers Kate Ayers
Awesome you are doing this Rob!
$53
Aa
Kudos on this mahi, V!
$53
Ellie Hu
Go Vanessa!
$53
Al Cran
Thank you 🙏 for these gr8 works 💜
$53
Sarah Wall
So impressive Amy - please post pics of your dessert and good luck! x
$53
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$53
Nipun Jayaweera
Good on you Rob!
$53
Corinna
$53
Jason Phang
$53
Pawinee Tongpan
$53
Anonymous
$53
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$53
Richard Verdonk
Great cause Garry.
$53
Carly Mackay
$53
Lynn B
Great cause Amy.
$53
Carolyn Peyton
Go Garry !!!!
$53
Tania Charles
Ka rawe Garry! He tino pai tōu mahi!
$53
Tracy Trow
Massive love to you for this. Making real change to others lives. ❤️🥰❤️🥰
$53
Matthew Ng
$53
Jj
Always thinking and doing things for others is just one of the attributes that makes you an amazing leader ♥️
$53
Justin Cook
What a great cause Vanessa, thank you!
$53
Sarah Latch
Love this cause Garry
$53
Paul Mitchell
Great cause Rob, all the best.
$53
Mel Highet
Go Ness!
$53
Oliver Gussenhoven
Awesome to get behind this!
$53
Malia Leo
Mālo GT, wishing you all the best for a great cause!
$53
Dan Chan
Wonderful cause - good luck, Kelly!
$53
Gavin H
Keep up the good work mate!
$53
Hui Cheng
Well done, Vanessa! This is a great cause!
$53
Hollie Clareburt
$53
Craig White
$53
Grace Sorenson
Happy Birthday Mum. Your the Best
$53
Jack Sorenson
Happy Birthday to the best mum
$53
Lauren Curtayne
Great work Kelly!
$53
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$53
Alexander Georges
$53
Betty Mitrova
$53
Ross Godkin
$53
Chris Powell
Good effort Rob
$53
Joelene Cibulskis
Good on u! Hope u reach yr target!
$53
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$53
Kaikoura
Love the cause - happy tummy’s = happy people
$50
Shane Warbrooke
$50
Kelly Pearce
Awesome initiative !
$50
Andy & Nixie X
Best wishes... hope you hit your goal!!! Andy & Nixie x
$50
Eisa And Family :)
Your generosity and hands-on spirit will make a real difference for those who need it most. Thank you for leading with heart and action! ❤️
$50
Daniel Cook
$50
Josh Burgess
A worthy challenge Vanessa! Happy Birthday!
$50
Matt
Ready, steady, cook!
$50
Mike Keech
Go well, mate!
$42
Brett Dale
Good luck Rob!
$42
Jacob Mccoll
Awesome work Shawn
$42
Benoit Midol
Bon Appetit 😉
$32
Renate Smit
$32
Anonymous
$32
K Lodder
Good Luck - great cause!
$32
Rachel, Alaya And Jonty
$32
Bridget Vautier
Amazing! You’ve got this Sarah
$32
Sue Potter
$32
Mo Dearing
$32
Evette Thorp
$32
Georgina Yarranton
Go Rob!
$32
Lily Cameron
$27
Anonymous
$27
Kate Hargraves
so well done ! love it !
$26
Diane Brownfield
Great cause and I'm sure you will reach your goal. Well done.
$26
Simon Pollard
Nice one Rob!
$25
Alex Yovich
Awesome mahi, GT! Such a great cause that will help many in our community! Can't wait to hear how it goes.
$21
Robert Barlow
$21
Hayley Kinsey
Best of luck with your fundraising, Vanessa!
$21
Marika
Awesome contribution to the community Rob.
$21
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
Andrea Mcd
Go Garry!
$21
Katie
$21
Anonymous
$21
Yvonne Jennings
Great cause Rob, all the best with reaching your target
$21
Gunjan Sharma
Great cause Rob! Best of luck
$21
Anonymous
$21
Dan Park
Go well, Amy!!
$21
Loren Greig
$21
Jo And Darren
Go Shawn
$21
Karen Roscoe
$21
Ali
Amazing stuff Ness, hope you reach your target!
$21
Taylor Baty
You’re amazing xx
$21
Lara Taylor
Proud of you
$21
Dave Mackie
Good luck Rob!!
$21
Sandy Tawake - Aon Wairoa
All the best for the fundraising & your cook off! What a great cause!
$21
Julie Arnold
Good luck fundraising for this great cause!
$21
Callum Hyde
Good luck!
$21
Anonymous
$21
Alpesh Patel
$21
Kristal
Great cause Rob, love that you’re doing this
$21
Shaz & Baz
good luck Shawn love shaz & Baz
$21
Brett Kelly
$20
Suzie
Great Cause
$16
Anonymous
$11
Terri-lee Daly Rubick
This is so awesome of you to do. Love you xx
$11
Holly Partridge
Go Garry !!
$11
Quincy Ma
$11
Anonymous
$11
Anonymous
$11
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$11
Anonymous
$11
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$11
Anonymous
$11
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
Anonymous
Our Team Members
Stefania Palermo
Garry Taylor - NZI
$9,101
Rob Mackie - Downer
$11,401
Shawn Rushby - Giltrap
$10,066
Amy McKenzie - Todd Corporation
$6,600
Sarah Aston - New World
$8,854
Vanessa Sorenson - Microsoft
$10,315
Go well, Kelly!