Podcasts

Guy was just seven when his mum died, and at 26, his girlfriend Wednesday died in a tragic accident. In this episode, he shares how introspection, therapy, and time in nature have helped him navigate grief.

Podcasts

Bijoux was 19 when her dad died suddenly. As a musician, she’s found powerful ways to honour his memory and reflect on the love he left behind. In this episode, she shares how grief has shaped her, the role of music in healing, and the unexpected ways love continues.

Podcasts

Conor was just five when his little sister Kenzie died. Now 24, he reflects on how his understanding of grief has evolved, the ways Kenzie shaped him, and how he's learned to live with grief, one step at a time. This podcast is here to bring real kōrero about grief into the open.

News

Click to watch our founder Nic Russell and bereaved mama Sarah Luxon share their powerful story of grief, resilience, and the close bond they formed. Brought together by the death of their daughters—both named Mackenzie—they found comfort and strength in cold water and community

Stories

Asher’s mum died when he was 9 years old, and his grandma Janice knew that he needed some mental health support. Asher’s mum, Kate, died when he was nine years old. After his mum’s death, Asher was living with his grandma Janice. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎

Stories

When Zareena was diagnosed with a terminal degenerative genetic disease at the age of five, her parents knew her condition was incurable and that she would continue to deteriorate. They are dedicating themselves to her care and the whole family’s wellbeing in the present.

Stories

When Nora was three-and-a-half, her younger sister Lumi was born with a very rare heart defect. The Zilmer family was living in Europe at the time. Despite a positive prognosis, Lumi suffered a sudden cardiac arrest at three months old and was unable to be resuscitated.

Events

We reflect on the outcomes of our latest fundraising campaign: the Winter Swim Challenge. While fundraising is crucial for an organisation like Kenzie's Gift, the sense of community a campaign like this creates is just as important, and has far-reaching benefits.

Grief

When a loved one dies, we’re in no man’s land. The person we expect to be in a certain place is not there, and nothing will bring them back. Brain fog, rage, confusion, memory problems, panic attacks, insomnia and unpredictable floods of feelings may all be along for the ride.