One of the biggest obstacles facing our rangatahi today is access to meaningful employment opportunities. For many, the challenge of getting a break and a chance to build a sustainable career is as big and daunting as climbing Mount Everest.

So, in recognition of the challenges many rangatahi face, we'll be tackling the distance between base camp to the peak of Everest, a total of 20km.

Funds raised will allow Talent RISE to deliver work readiness programs and workshops, deliver coaching and mentoring support, cover travel costs for rangatahi to attend interviews or work opportunities, the costs of suitable work clothing and much more.

Every donation makes a difference with as little as NZ$20 helping support a young person on their journey to meaningful employment.

Our Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland team will kick off on their 20.8km walk from Westhaven Marina by the Auckland Harbour Bridge. They will walk to Mission Bay where they will enjoy a light lunch before heading back to the city, for a well deserved celebration.

Our Te Whanganui-a-Tara/ Wellington team will kick off on their 20km walk from their city office. Head to Wellington train station, hook onto the waterfront from there, then walk around the bays to Haitaitai beach. The team will enjoy a picnic lunch with their RISE rangatahi before heading back to the office.

We thank you in advance for your support, true to our RISE Aotearoa whakatauki....

"Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini - Success is not that of one but that of a collective".