SENDING LOVE · CHRISTMAS 2026

20,000+

Christmas cards expected to be needed this year.

That's our estimate for Christmas 2026; the numbers below show where things stand so far.

COMMUNITY PULSE

Across New Zealand

10 Nov snapshot · Not live
6,565Cards needed so far, based on 2026 requests3,000+ needed nowFor the first wave of food parcels and community Christmas support across NZ · Cards needed by 30 NovemberHow to write a card ≈2,200Cards expectedOrganise card writing 28Drop boxesFind a drop box

Demand is growing significantly every day. New card requests are coming in from organisations across New Zealand, and our outreach is still underway.

How you can help

Write a card, get a group involved or offer somewhere to collect cards.

Write a card Organise a group Host a drop box
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CHRISTMAS 2026

Sending Love

Drop your Christmas cards here!

Write a Christmas card, fill it with love and brighten someone's day. It's a simple way to make someone feel special and remembered.

♥ Choose a Christmas card. Make one, buy one or use one from home.
♥ Write something positive, authentic and heartfelt.
♥ Keep your message easy to read and your envelope unsealed.

Please drop cards here by: __________________
No later than Monday 14 December 2026

Thank you for sending a little love!

Sending Love NZ • A free community kindness initiative