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Join Team DHHF at Round the Bays 2027

Round the Bays is one of New Zealand’s most iconic fun run and walk events, bringing thousands of people together each year across Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. It’s a chance to get active, connect with your community, and support causes that matter.

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Run for inclusion. Fundraise for change.

Ready to make your steps count in 2027?

Join team DHHF at Round the Bays in Wellington, Christchurch or Auckland and help shine a light on hearing loss in Aotearoa.

Whether you're a keen runner, prefer to walk, want to bring some friends along, or are looking for a team challenge with your workplace, we'd love to have you with us.

By fundraising for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Foundation, you'll help support community programmes that promote hearing health, early detection, inclusion and connection for Deaf and hard of hearing New Zealanders.

2027 Round the Bays dates:

  • Wellington February 14
  • Christchurch February 21
  • Auckland March 7
Active fundraiser joining our team will receive a branded running T-Shirt 

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Will you join our team in 2027?

  

Why It Matters

  • 880,000+ Kiwis live with hearing loss

  • Nearly 60% of childhood hearing loss is preventable. 

  • Hearing loss rates are expected to double in the next 25 years.

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What You Support as a Fundraiser

As a fundraiser joining our Round the Bays team you help us:

  • Raise awareness for the 1 in 6 Kiwis with hearing loss
  • Deliver a range of community programmes
  • Raise awareness of safe listening habits
  • Identify hearing loss earlier and guide people toward a support pathway
  • Support the Deaf and hard of hearing community