Heart Foundation NZ

15/10/2026

❤️ It only takes 2 hands to save a life. Yours could make the difference.

This Restart a Heart Day, 16 October, take a moment to learn the skills that could help save someone’s life.

If someone is unresponsive and not breathing normally, remember these three steps:

📞 CALL 111 and ask for an ambulance. The call taker can guide you through CPR.
👐 PUSH hard and fast in the centre of the chest.
⚡ SHOCK — use an automated external defibrillator (AED) as soon as one is available. Turn it on and follow its instructions.

You don’t need to be a health professional to help. Taking action before the ambulance arrives could give someone the best chance of survival.

Learn CPR. Find your nearest AED. And please share this post. We can all make a difference.

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15/10/2026

Final call to win $10,000 in Lottery No. 165's Early-Buy bonus draw. Place your order by 11.59pm Friday 16 October to be in to win this fantastic prize.

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14/10/2026

Meet your next dinner idea 🍽️

Pop this kūmara and meatball tray bake on the menu and follow along as we show you how to make it.

Swipe through for the steps 👉 Save this post so you’ve got the method handy when it’s time to cook.

Find the full recipe here: https://hfnz.org/4hMDOaL

13/10/2026

One call. A life-changing moment. 🏡✨

Hear how our Lottery No. 163 winner Susan felt when she got the news that she’d won a $1.075m Jennian home!

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12/10/2026

High blood pressure is often called the 'silent killer' because it usually has no symptoms, yet around one million New Zealanders are living with it.

It’s the leading treatable risk factor for heart disease and stroke, but the great news is it’s one of the most manageable.

Our Medical Director, Dr Gerry Devlin, spoke with Stuff about why this common condition remains one of the biggest heart health challenges.

Read more about high blood pressure and the simple steps you can take to lower your risk. https://bit.ly/3VuoWFv

Managing blood pressure is one of the “most powerful” things you can do for your health, and can dramatically reduce your risk and protect your heart.

12/10/2026

It is Mental Health Awareness Week, and this year the theme is Belonging Matters. ❤️

Feeling connected and supported isn’t just important for our mental health, its important for our heart health too.

This week, make time to connect:
💬 Check in with a friend, whānau member or colleague.
🚶 Invite someone to join you for a walk.
☕ Spend time together doing something you enjoy.

You don’t have to manage mental health challenges alone. If it’s affecting your daily life, talk to your doctor or nurse.

And if you’re looking for a place to connect with others on a heart journey, join our Heart Foundation support group. Link below.

09/10/2026

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08/10/2026

We were delighted to be selected as the supported charity of choice at this year’s Regent Seven Seas Cruises Women to Watch lunch in association with Craigs Investment Partners.

Our friends at Eye Magazine continue to show their big hearts by raising vital awareness and funds to support life-saving heart research. We are incredibly grateful for their ongoing partnership and commitment to improving heart health for New Zealanders.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, donated, and participated in the charity auction. Your generosity will help support research, specialist training, and better heart health outcomes for New Zealand families.

Together, you're helping create a future with healthier hearts.

We can't wait to see you all again next time.

07/10/2026

Is ‘light’ olive oil a healthier choice? 🫒

Our Chief Food and Nutrition Advisor, Dave Monro, takes a closer look at what ‘light' means for olive oil.

01/10/2026

Do you know the warning signs of heart disease in women?

In this episode of the Heart Hub Podcast, Heart Foundation Head of Prevention Justine Munro is joined by Dr Nikki Earle and Associate Professor Katrina Poppe from Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland to unpack women’s heart health. They discuss common myths, warning signs that can be missed, and what new research is revealing.

Listen now: https://hfnz.org/4AMdFAw