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Reading Time: 2 minutes The beloved Bunnings Trade hoodie seen on the backs of Kiwi tradies has been given a makeover, and it’s all for a good cause. Bunnings Trade and Movember have teamed up again this November to spark important conversations and raise vital funds for men’s health. Recent findings from Movember’s The Real Face of Men’s Health 2025 report show that one in three construction workers experienced serious psychological distress in the past month, over twice the national average for men. In New Zealand, suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 35, and three in four suicides are male. Movember New Zealand Country Manager, Robert Dunne, said, “Over the past three years, Bunnings’ support is helping to make a real difference in breaking down stigma, particularly in the trade and construction industry, and helping to enable us to work on improving men’s health across communities.” The traditional Bunnings teal hoodie has been redesigned in a charcoal colour-way and adorned with the Movember motif. Available to purchase in-store and online from 7 November for $49 with all profits going directly to Movember. The two brands have collaborated each Movember for three years, raising $160k through various fundraising efforts, including co-branded merch items, Bunnings team member challenges and customer donations. This Movember, Bunnings is taking it one step further, with 10cents from the sale of every hot drink sold in one of their cafes through the month of November being donated directly to the charity. Customers can expect to see their hot drinks served in a Movember branded cup, as a nod to the campaign, and a QR code available for customer donations. “Our limited-edition hoodies are not only a fundraiser, but they’re also a tangible way to show support for men’s health and hopefully spark a conversation with a mate.” concluded Dunne. Head of Bunnings Trade NZ, Matt Heinrich, shared the team is committed to raising awareness around men’s mental health and wellbeing. “Supporting men’s mental health is a priority for us at Bunnings Trade. Joining forces with Movember again allows us to rally our team and local communities to support Kiwi men in a meaningful way. “We are hoping this campaign continues to spark meaningful conversations about men’s mental health,” concluded Heinrich.
