The nationwide, veteran-led disaster relief organisation bridging the gaps in disaster response

2,254 Volunteer
Days

13 Operational Deployments

13,334 Volunteer Hours

343 Volunteers Deployed

Operational Status

$1,232,248 Community Savings

No operations underway

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Monitoring only

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News

Taskforce Kiwi honoured as a key contributor in the Mitre 10 New Zealand Community of the Year Award 2024.

Watch the Seven Sharp feature as they
captured the mahi that took place during Operation Ōtūmatua in Port Hills, Christchurch.

What we do

Established in 2022, Taskforce Kiwi utilises the skills and experience of former and serving defence and emergency services personnel, alongside members of the wider community, to provide direct assistance to impacted communities before, during and after disasters. At the same time we seek to provide a sense of purpose, identity and community for our volunteers.

How we do it

Incident management support

Plant operation

Logistics support and distribution

Psychological first aid

Spontaneous volunteer management

Aerial impact and damage assessment

Debris clearance and disposal

Water, sanitation and hygiene

Evacuee and refugee coordination

Medical support and first aid

Emergency construction and repair

Impact and damage assessment

From our volunteers

My time with Taskforce Kiwi has given me back a part of myself I didn't realise has been missing since I left the military, and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to keep serving and making a difference in people's lives.

Alistair, NZDF Veteran

The experience gained can't be replicated in an exercise. It was humbling being able to offer some hope to those who felt lost or overwhelmed. I’d definitely deploy again and I’d definitely recommend it to others. Use the skills you have to lend a helping hand to those in need. The impact you can make on someone's life is huge and it makes a difference.

Jenny, NZDF Veteran and
Emergency Management Professional

I strongly encourage anyone, no matter what your background, to apply for TFK - as long as you show up with a smile and are willing to put in the hard work - you'll fit right in!

Matt, Volunteer Firefighter

Keep up to date

On Wednesday Taskforce Kiwi had the opportunity to deliver two events at the Beehive, discussing our work with MPs from a range of parties. It was a full day, beginning on the forecourt outside of Parliament, with our @mitsubishimotorsnz Tritons ta
On Armistice Day we honour and remember the sacrifices of our veterans, past and present. Armistice Day commemorates the cessation of hostilities in the First World War, that occurred on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month in 1918. To
Nominations are now open for the Taskforce Kiwi 2024 Volunteer Awards. These awards recognise those volunteers who have had a significant impact over the last year, whose work has made an outsized difference to communities in need and to their fello
Are you our next National Fundraising Manager? We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual ready to own this pivotal leadership role by securing the funding and support necessary to ensure we can prepare, equip and deploy Taskforce Kiwi volunt
Taskforce Kiwi was recently invited to participate in a Multi-Agency Event at @selwyndistrictcouncil. This event was a great opportunity for some of our Canterbury-based volunteers to network with other agencies and share more information about TFK&
A Taskforce Kiwi reconnaissance team has spent the weekend in Otago, following last weeks severe weather. Following a period of heavy rainfall which caused flooding and landslips across Dunedin, the team deployed to seek out any opportunities for Ta
Taskforce Kiwi is monitoring the significant rainfall and surface flooding taking place in Dunedin. Residents in low-lying parts of the city were encouraged to self evacuate from Thursday night and follow further advice from Civil Defence and local
The recipients of the @awe_network Recognition Awards 2024 have been announced. We are proud to share that two of Taskforce Kiwi’s own volunteers have been recognised as part of the Australasian Women in Emergencies Network’s AWE Recogni
We are honoured to assist our colleagues at @teamrubiconcan during their ongoing operation in Alberta, Canada. Our Rotation 2 team of five volunteers have been warmly welcomed by the TRC team, and are continuing their work in the ash and rubble of d