Local Impact, Employee-Led: Coca‑Cola New Zealand’s Support My Cause Campaign Backs Grassroots Charities

3rd December, Auckland, New Zealand

Eight charities across Aotearoa New Zealand will receive a combined $63,500 in funding grants thanks to the annual Support My Cause campaign, a community giving initiative driven by employees at Coca‑Cola Europacific Partners and Coca‑Cola Oceania (known locally as Coca‑Cola in New Zealand).

The annual initiative invites employees to nominate local charities that are close to their hearts for the chance to receive a donation. Nominations for 2025 aligned with four key pillars: Health & Wellbeing, Environment & Conservation, Food Scarcity, and Pathways to Employment.

 A judging panel of six representatives from across Coca‑Cola in New Zealand reviewed the heartfelt nominations and selected the finalist charities. These finalists were then shared with employees, who voted to show their support for their favourite charities.

“I’m delighted that through Support My Cause, we’re making a meaningful difference in our communities, supporting a diverse range of causes that matter to our people and recognising the incredible mahi of these deserving local charities” said Julie O’Toole, Franchise Director at Coca‑Cola New Zealand.

“Every nomination tells a story” added Wendy Rayner Managing Director at CCEP. “It’s not just about giving back to our local communities; it’s about amplifying the voices of our employees and supporting the causes they care deeply about.”

This year’s campaign culminated in eight charities being selected for funding:

Now in its fourth year, Support My Cause continues to grow as a cornerstone of the Coca‑Cola in the Community social impact programme, fostering deeper connections and giving back to the communities in which employees live and work.

For more information about the Support My Cause initiative and Coca‑Cola in the Community please visit: Coca‑Cola in the Community| Coca‑Cola NZ.