Every June at Makana Confections, we dedicate something special to giving back.

For the past few years, we’ve proudly supported a range of different charities through our June campaigns — each one chosen to help make a meaningful difference in communities across Aotearoa.

In 2026, we’re honoured to begin a new chapter.

This June marks our first-ever partnership with Hato Hone St John, supporting their Light the Way Annual Appeal — a nationwide fundraising campaign focused on helping rebuild and repair 10 vital ambulance stations across New Zealand, so frontline emergency teams have safe, fit-for-purpose spaces to rest, restock, and prepare to respond when people need them most.

A limited edition with purpose

For the month of June 2026 only, our Limited-Edition Dark Macadamia Butter Toffee Crunch returns — and it comes with something extra meaningful baked in.

• Special June price: $26.90 (usually $29.90)
• $3 from every box sold is donated directly to the Hato Hone St John Annual Appeal

It’s the same handcrafted favourite — buttery toffee crunch, roasted macadamias, and rich dark chocolate — with an even greater reason to enjoy it.

The Hato Hone St John Annual Appeal

Each year, Hato Hone St John runs its nationwide Light the Way Annual Appeal, inviting New Zealanders to help support the infrastructure and services that keep frontline emergency teams ready to respond.

In 2026, the focus of the Light the Way Annual Appeal is to build and repair 10 vital ambulance stations across Aotearoa. These stations are more than just buildings — they are essential home bases where ambulance crews can rest, restock equipment, recharge, and prepare for their next emergency call.

From Northland to Southland, critical projects are planned in communities including Auckland, North Canterbury, Ōamaru, Alexandra, and Invercargill.

By supporting the Hato Hone St John Light the Way Annual Appeal, you are helping provide safe, fit-for-purpose bases for the dedicated teams who deliver lifesaving care to communities throughout Aotearoa.

How you can help

Supporting this campaign is simple — and every action makes a difference.

1. Buy a box (or a few)

Every box of Limited-Edition Dark Macadamia Butter Toffee Crunch directly contributes $3 to the Annual Appeal.

2. Share the campaign

Help spread the word by telling friends, family, or colleagues, or by sharing the Hato Hone St John Annual Appeal page, Light the Way. Every conversation and share helps grow support for their important work.

3. Make a personal donation

If you’d like to contribute even more, you can make a direct donation through the official Hato Hone St John donation page here.

4. Learn more about their work

Visit the official Hato Hone St John website to learn more about the lifesaving emergency and community services they provide across New Zealand.

5. Follow along

We’ll be sharing updates throughout June so you can see the difference your support is making in real time.

Available only in June

This is a strictly limited release — once June ends, the product and donation campaign finish.

That means every order placed in June truly counts toward the Annual Appeal.

Thank you

We’re incredibly proud to launch this first-time partnership with Hato Hone St John and to support the Light the Way Annual Appeal in 2026.

Thank you for being part of a campaign that turns something as simple as chocolate into real community impact.

Together, we can help make sure support is there when it matters most.