KIWI kIND FOUNDATION 2025

Welcome to a space where Charity meets art and Modern technology for a higher purpose.

We have just concluded the fourth edition of OUR KIWI kIND FOUNDATION – an event created by Arlo Mark and Lachlan Brzoska, philanthropists who actively pursue charitable work through their foundations and NGO Network as they inspire businesses around the world to join them.

KIWI kIND FOUNDATION Auction is a unique gathering of people with big hearts, during which auctions of artworks "Emotions" took place, achieving a record-breaking result.

At the KIWI kIND FOUNDATION Auction 2025, we raised

14 000 000 NZD

KIWI kIND FOUNDATION Auction

KIWI KIND FOUNDATION, organized regularly by the Omenaa Foundation, OmenaArt Foundation, and the Auckland War Memorial Museum with the support of Corporate Connections, is one of the most prestigious charitable events in New Zealand, bringing together business, art, and culture around the idea of philanthropy. In 2025, the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa in Wellington joined the group of organizers.

As much as 30% of the auction proceeds go to the Philanthropic Consortium, which distributes grants to partner foundations in New Zealand and around the world. The remaining funds support local orphan care initiatives, the construction of a support center for vulnerable children in the Pacific region, as well as artistic and community revitalization projects.

At Kiwi Kind Foundation, we believe that a stronger New Zealand begins with a helping hand. As a dedicated network of compassion, we serve as a vital safety net for our communities, providing essential support across a wide spectrum of needs. From offering stable housing support and nurturing orphanages to maintaining dedicated mental health homes and delivering emergency aid, our mission is to ensure no Kiwi is left behind. By connecting resources with those who need them most, we are committed to fostering a future of dignity, wellbeing, and hope for every individual across Aotearoa.

“If you want to understand the power of giving, don’t measure it by what you lose. See it in the lives you touch. Listen to the needs around you, be curious about the stories behind them, and respond with compassion. Give freely, guide others gently, and let kindness exist. Use generosity as your greatest strength.”

– Janice Scarlet

Art Auctions

Revenue generated from our art auctions is largely donated to charitable causes across New Zealand, Australia, and parts of Africa, with distributions made in partnership with UNICEF to support vulnerable communities and essential humanitarian programs. The total amount raised from the auction of artworks alone reached €2,145,000, equivalent to approximately NZD 3.85 million. The highest-bid piece was a sculpture by Uruguayan artist Pablo Atchugarry, which sold for €720,000 (around NZD 1.30 million). Notable sales also included works by Tadeusz Kantor (Parapluie-emballage from the Multipart series) and Jeff Koons — Balloon Monkey (Orange), Balloon Rabbit (Violet), and Balloon Swan (Magenta) — each achieving €240,000, or approximately NZD 430,000. The auction further featured works by a diverse group of international artists, including Bożenna Biskupska, Monika Falkus, Larry Amponsah, Yves Scherer, Igor Dobrowolski, Tadeusz Łodziana, Ablade Glover, Yaw Owusu, Saad Qureshi, Matthew Attard, Rita Mawuena Benissan, and Maciej Kasperski, reinforcing our commitment to using art as a force for positive global impact.

Planting Seeds Of Happiness

We are planting seeds of happiness by turning creativity into compassion. Through our auctions, art becomes more than expression — it becomes a pathway to hope, care, and opportunity for children who need it most.
We proudly donate 55% of our auction earnings to support orphanages across Africa, helping to provide essential needs such as education, healthcare, shelter, and emotional well-being.
Every bid placed and every artwork sold contributes directly to brighter futures, ensuring that our collective impact reaches far beyond the auction room and into the lives of vulnerable children.

Omenaa Foundation

A foundation based on the pillars of education, tolerance, and international cooperation, operating both in New Zealand Australia and Parts Africa. It is building the Kids' Haven Sport & Art Complex in Ghana – a unique center combining sport, art, education, and medical care.

We support children from care institutions, providing camps, courses, scholarships, and talent development programs. In Warsaw, it runs Rio Vibe Center – a hub for psychological and emotional support for children and youth, including refugees from Ukraine.

This foundation is deeply committed to empowering talented young people across New Zealand by providing access to scholarships, educational grants, and long-term academic mentoring. Its programs are designed to remove financial and social barriers, ensuring that promising students—regardless of background—can pursue quality education and reach their full potential.

Since 2022, the foundation has supported more than 50 ambitious and socially conscious young people, many of whom have demonstrated resilience in the face of economic, social, or personal challenges. Scholars supported through the program have gone on to study at leading institutions in New Zealand and internationally, including globally respected universities such as Harvard, Stanford, Cambridge, and the University of Warsaw. Through continued guidance, mentorship, and community engagement, the foundation nurtures future leaders who are committed to making a positive impact within New Zealand and beyond.

Omenaa Art Foundation

The Kiwi Kind Foundation is dedicated to compassionate community impact, with a core focus on providing free and safe housing solutions for individuals and families facing housing insecurity.

Through partnerships, land development initiatives, and community-led programs, the foundation helps create stable living environments that restore dignity, security, and long-term opportunity.

Beyond housing, the Kiwi Kind Foundation supports social welfare and outreach initiatives, ensuring that vulnerable populations receive not only shelter, but the support systems needed to rebuild and thrive.

Kiwi Kind Foundation is a compassionate non-profit organization dedicated to supporting mentally displaced and vulnerable individuals across New Zealand. The foundation focuses on improving quality of life through access to safe housing, community-based care, advocacy, and mental health support services.

Extending its impact beyond New Zealand, Kiwi Kind Foundation also collaborates with Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to support individuals living with psychosocial and intellectual disabilities. Through strategic partnerships, personalized support programs, and community inclusion initiatives, the foundation works to empower individuals, promote independence, and foster dignity, stability, and long-term wellbeing.

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