Red nosed courier drivers in Tauranga are going the extra mile to deliver much needed money for Cure Kids in July.

Aramex New Zealand has been a longtime supporter of Cure Kids and their Red Nose Appeal, which helps create brighter futures for Kiwi kids such as Hastings twins Amelia and Grace Kale, who are living with serious illnesses.

Amelia and Grace were born at 27 weeks and spent their first three months in Startship Hospital.

Mother Stacey says the support by Cure Kids has been fantastic, especially in the more difficult times when they twins were babies.

'We weren't able to get out a lot and do normal things as a family. We reached out to Cure Kids and we now have a support network of other parents that are experiencing similar things to us has been fantastic.

Now aged two, Amelia and Grace have made amazing progress but continue to have health complications.

Grace is due to head to Starship Hospital in Auckland shortly for further treatment.

Cure Kids aims to raise over $1 million to fund New Zealand-based research into a wide range of health conditions to improve, extend and save the lives of children across New Zealand.

Aramex Tauranga business owner Graham Kemp says the local team love getting behind the red nose campaign every year.

'There's children in Tauranga that rely on Cure Kids, so it's very close to our hearts and the Red Nose campaign unites our team here and the wider Aramex New Zealand family.

'There's a very serious message but it's delivered with a bit of fun and we're not only financially contributing ourselves but we're also raising awareness across New Zealand by wearing the red masks and noses.

Aramex set a target of raising $10,000 but at just the half way mark, the company has already raised over $12,000.

For every parcel delivered Aramex regional businesses owners will donate one cent to the appeal and if they chose to increase this to two cents, the company will match it.

Aramex New Zealand chief executive Scott Jenyns says it's inspiring that courier franchisees and courier drivers have embraced the red nose campaign.

As well as fundraising efforts, Aramex has delivered care packs to local families such as the Kales.

'It's been a very busy time over the last few months for us, but our team are excited about raising money for such a worthy cause.

'It's also lifted our spirits too, we've got red noses, masks and to make it more special, our rebrand from Fastway to Aramex has also seen us adopt red, which is the major colour of our identity as well as Cure Kids.”

With origins dating back to 1989, Red Nose Day has grown to become one of New Zealand's most recognised appeals, symbolised by red noses.

Scott says over the years, they've seen various iterations of the red nose – plastic, foam, car, novelty – but one thing has remained the same - the iconic little red nose has always been a symbol – a symbol of hope, hope for better treatments, preventative strategies and, one day, cures for our children who are living with heart-breaking, life-affecting health conditions.

As part of the fundraising initiatives Scott has put himself forward as a prize for the franchise that has the most fun promoting the appeal.

'They'll get a $250 fuel voucher and I will come and work for them for a day – which I'm not sure is an incentive or not…,” Scott laughs.