Our vision is that every baby in Aotearoa New Zealand has the best start in life, enabling them to flourish.
“Thank you The Nest Collective! I have been in hospital for the last couple of months with health complications – receiving this has made a huge impact on my situation and greatly reduced alot of stress. I cried going through the boxes and seeing the amount of time, love and effort put into them. I’m so grateful.”
The Nest Collective supports whānau with free baby essentials for the first year of life – and beyond.
By harnessing the generosity of crafters, volunteers and donors, we provide new and gently-used baby items via local community partners to those who are most in need. Through upcycling, repurposing and mending, we breathe new life into essential baby items.
Focusing on the critical first 1,000 days of life, our pēpi packs provide the physical resources that nurture the health, development and wellbeing of babies and their whānau, whilst alleviating material hardship.
What we do
From the moment items are donated to the day a pack reaches a whānau, here’s how a pēpi pack comes together.
Why it matters
- More than 169,000 children live in households in material hardship.
- Almost 75% of households in hardship struggle to afford clothing.
- The first 1,000 days of life are critical, with long-term impacts on health and wellbeing.
- On average, one baby dies from SUDI each week – with 57% of all deaths in our most deprived areas.
- Maternal mental wellbeing suffers under poverty and a lack of resources, like warm baby clothes.
- Babies outgrow items quickly, making baby clothing one of the shortest-lived and most-discarded textiles sent to landfill.
- Early investment pays off – for whānau and for society.
Our values
Collaboration
We share and support each other, working alongside social workers and community partners to maximise impact.
Integrity
We are trustworthy and transparent in all we do.
Equity
We advocate for the inclusion of all and strive for fairness, so every pēpi in Aotearoa can have the best start.
Manaakitanga
We show kindness, respect and compassion for all — giving as a gift, with no expectation of return.
Sustainability
We care for the planet. We rehome, recycle, reuse and repurpose.
Help give every pēpi the best start
Whether you donate, volunteer or craft – there’s a place for you in the nest.