Mayor Tim King has been crowned the top mayor in New Zealand for his efforts to raise funds for a good cause.
The Miracle Makers: Mayoral Challenge for Childhood Cancer 2026 was held during the Child Cancer Foundation’s Annual Street Appeal in March.
Now in its second year, mayors from across New Zealand took over fundraising sites in their communities to compete to see who can raise the most money for Kiwi children living with cancer and their families.
Every week in New Zealand, multiple families face the devastating news that their child has cancer.
The funds raised during this campaign go directly toward providing emotional, practical, and financial assistance – such as counselling, transport, and in-hospital support – ensuring these families do not have to feel alone.
Fuelled by a good dose of quality caffeine from Coffee on Queen, Mayor Tim enthusiastically took up the challenge and rattled his donation bucket in front of patrons and passersby of the central Richmond cafe – a big shout out for their support and encouragement. He then returned to the council offices, where staff also donated.
Mayor Tim’s persistence paid off, raising the most money of any of the country’s mayors in the challenge, bringing in a total of $972.90.
This year’s Child Cancer Foundation’s annual week-long street appeal raised $352,606.75.