Teachers see more than what happens at the front of the classroom.
They see the child borrowing a pencil, sitting out because they don’t have the right supplies, or quietly noticing they have less than those around them.
And often, they’re the first to step in. They find spare stationery, create opportunities, and sometimes dip into their own pockets so every child has the same chance to take part.
Most of us can remember a teacher who did that for us. Someone who noticed our potential, built our confidence or simply made sure we didn’t feel left behind.
Launching on World Teachers’ Day, Warehouse Stationery and The Salvation Army are inviting New Zealanders to ‘Thank a Teacher’ who made a difference in their life and help give that same chance to another Kiwi child.
The Thank a Teacher appeal encourages New Zealanders to create a free personalised card for a teacher who made a difference in their life, through the Warehouse Stationery website.
For each card created, Warehouse Stationery will donate NZD two to The Salvation Army, up to NZD 50,000, to help provide school essentials to Kiwi children experiencing hardship.
The appeal runs nationwide from the 5th of October until the 1st of November 2026. Create a card online or visit one of the 67 Warehouse Stationery stores nationwide.
