Give The Gift Of Recovery
Our vision is that recovery will be available for all New Zealanders who want help and that the stigma of addiction will be overcome. To help us achieve our vision, we need your support.
Recovery, the best gift you can give.
By donating a leaf to The Retreat NZ Recovery Tree you will help an individual who cannot fully fund their rehabilitation journey of recovery. 100% of all donations go directly to the Fund. The Retreat NZ is a registered charity therefore your donation is tax-deductible. Each leaf is valued as a $200 donation.

In Recognition of your generosity, you will receive:
- a tax-deductible receipt
- a “leaf” on our recovery tree with your own inscription or dedication
- follow-up communication with the story of the person who you have helped with your donation (around six months after your donation)
Donate below or contact us by phoning 0800 12 7837 or 0800 12 STEP or emailing reception@theretreatnz.org.nz
Hear From One Of Our Scholarship Recipients
I called the retreat a broken woman. I had relapsed throughout lockdown and I could see no way out and I was scared for my life, I could not see the light of life through the darkness. I reached out to The Retreat and I received a phone call from Baz at The Retreat. That morning, conversations had gone on behind the scenes with Managers at The Retreat and I was told I had a place in Primary care and I had received the gift of a scholarship. The relief was immense, Tears of joy ensued. I cannot thank you enough for the gift of this scholarship. In my life, I will strive to ‘Pay it forward” while living and breathing AA and the 12 steps. If it had not been for this gift, I would be still battling the demon of this disease of alcoholism. I would have lost my home and family. I believe I would be in hospital in a very serious condition or dead without it.
Stella
Alcoholic in Recovery