For the fourth year running a collective of south Auckland Marae are operating their 7-Days-of-Christmas campaign to distribute food and presents to whanau in need.
"For seven days we're providing kai parcels, Christmas presents as well as vaccinations to 200 families," said Puhihuia Wade, essential services manager at Manukau Urban Māori Authority.
"(It's) an annual event that we've been holding for four years... in partnership with the City Mission as well as MSD."
Ngā Whare Waatea Marae, Papakura Marae and Manurewa Marae are all giving kai parcels, presents for kids and second and booster vaccinations over seven working days.