More than four tonnes of minced venison has made its way to Rotorua from the South Island.
Volunteer group Kai Rotorua received 4250 1kg portions of the meat and will work with local organisations to ensure it is distributed to families in need.
The venison came from Meat the Need, a charity that supplies meat to those doing it tough. The meat is donated by farmers, processed, packed and delivered to those most in need.