Source: Radio New Zealand
Heart Kids says it is not involved in the motorcycle fundraiser. Supplied
Heart Kids is warning it has no part in an event claiming to be fundraising for the charity.
In a social media post, it said a charity motorcycle ride, scheduled for Saturday 28 March 2026 in Morrinsville, was being advertised as fundraising for Heart Kids NZ, but it was not involved in organising or promoting this event.
“As we have no oversight of the fundraising, we cannot guarantee that any funds raised will be received by Heart Kids NZ,” it said in the post.
The charity said that earlier this year, the organiser ran a similar event promoted as supporting Heart Kids NZ, but despite “extensive and continued follow-up”, it had not received any money raised.
“We were deeply concerned when this event was brought to our attention [on Monday] – especially hearing that supporters from our heart community are purchasing raffle and event tickets at a significant cost, expecting Heart Kids NZ to receive the funds.”
Heart Kids said it was an incredibly disappointing situation.
“Like many charities, Heart Kids NZ is working hard in a very tough funding environment, and we know how tight things are for families and communities right now.
“People give in good faith believing their support is going directly to charity, and we want to make sure that trust is respected.”
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