Heart Foundation NZ

Heart Foundation NZ The Heart Foundation is New Zealand’s heart charity, leading the fight against our country’s single biggest killer – heart disease.

We rely on the generosity and goodwill of people like you to support our work. The Heart Foundation is New Zealand’s leading independent funder of heart research and, since 1968, has funded more than $85 million in research and specialist training for cardiologists. Across New Zealand we provide support, care and advice for people and their whānau affected by heart disease. Our education and prevention programmes tackle heart disease head-on in the community and, through our work with children, we create a foundation for keeping hearts healthy into the future. The Heart Foundation works closely with health professionals to share evidence-based guidelines, materials, and resources to support quality practice and heart healthcare. We also run several courses to help with professional development. We provide a range of resources that help professionals provide support, care, and advice for people and their whānau affected by heart disease. As a charity, the Heart Foundation relies on the generosity and goodwill of everyday Kiwis to support our life-saving work.

It was fantastic to see Deb Sue, Frances Arenhold, and Alexandria Nicholas representing the Heart Foundation at this yea...
28/11/2025

It was fantastic to see Deb Sue, Frances Arenhold, and Alexandria Nicholas representing the Heart Foundation at this year’s The Nutrition Society of New Zealand conference in Dunedin.

Deb Sue presented on the Food Reformulation Programme, highlighting its success and exploring the impact on the food supply. Her talk showcased how steady and strategic reformulation can improve health through healthier food choices being on offer on our supermarket shelves, especially low cost, staple food items.

Frances and Alex shared their work on enhancing heart health nutrition resources for Pacific communities. Their presentation highlighted the importance of culturally grounded approaches and community voices in shaping effective health resources.

A huge thank you to the Nutrition Society for hosting such an inspiring event and to everyone working to advance nutrition and public health in New Zealand.

Dean still remembers the day chest pain stopped him in his tracks. It led to four stents and a 25-year battle with heart...
27/11/2025

Dean still remembers the day chest pain stopped him in his tracks. It led to four stents and a 25-year battle with heart disease.

Thanks to heart research, Dean is living the life his father never had the chance to enjoy. “My father underwent heart surgery in his late 50s, and there was little they could do. Who knows how much longer he would have lived if he had the same opportunities as I did?”

Now 69, Dean is paying it forward by volunteering for the Big Heart Appeal and he’s calling on you to join him. Just two hours on Friday 27 February and Saturday 28 February 2026 can help fund life-saving research.

https://hfnz.org/48iJWBv

Who doesn’t love dumplings? 🥟If you’re looking for a way to make a favourite takeaway meal healthier, then these dumplin...
26/11/2025

Who doesn’t love dumplings? 🥟

If you’re looking for a way to make a favourite takeaway meal healthier, then these dumplings with Asian slaw are packed with veggies and flavour. Perfect for a quick and tasty 'fakeaway' meal!

Try the recipe today⬇️

Ingredients:
7 frozen dumplings
1 cup shredded cabbage
½ cup grated carrot
½ cup sliced cucumber
¼ cup sliced spring onion
¼ cup chopped coriander
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp chilli oil

Method:
Steam or boil the dumplings until cooked through
Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl and place on a plate
Top with cooked dumplings and serve.

Serves: 1
Prep time: 5-15 mins
Cook time: 5-15 mins

“It hit me out of nowhere.”At 72, Steve had never been seriously ill. A chef by trade, he prided himself on eating well ...
25/11/2025

“It hit me out of nowhere.”

At 72, Steve had never been seriously ill. A chef by trade, he prided himself on eating well and staying active. So, when a sharp pain in his chest wouldn’t ease one November evening, his initial instinct was to wait it out.

”I hopped into bed thinking it would go away. But it just kept going. In the end, I thought, nah, this isn’t right, I’d better ring.”

That call to 111 saved his life. Steve had suffered a heart attack and headed straight to theatre. Now, two stents later and fully recovered, Steve has a message for those who second-guess their symptoms:

“If something feels wrong… don’t muck around.”

Read Steve’s story in the comments below.

It’s one of the quietest health wins you’ve never tasted. For over 15 years, the Heart Foundation has been working with ...
24/11/2025

It’s one of the quietest health wins you’ve never tasted. For over 15 years, the Heart Foundation has been working with bread manufacturers to reduce the salt in our daily bread – a small change with big benefits for heart health. Read more about the significant reductions that bread companies have made as part of the Food Reformulation programme here 👉 https://hfnz.org/3K1TCbH

21/11/2025

Atrial fibrillation (AF), New Zealand’s most common heart rhythm problem, increases your risk of a stroke by up to 5 times - but early and treatment makes a big difference. Find out more in the comments.

Could new technology transform how we treat atrial fibrillation?More than 60,000 New Zealanders live with atrial fibrill...
20/11/2025

Could new technology transform how we treat atrial fibrillation?

More than 60,000 New Zealanders live with atrial fibrillation (AF), a condition that for some people means repeat procedures and ongoing uncertainty.

Now, new technology developed by Dr Shu Meng at the University of Auckland - Waipapa Taumata Rau, together with researchers in New Zealand and Australia, could change that.

Currently in clinical trials, this advanced heart-mapping technology makes AF treatment faster and more precise. It could significantly reduce the need for repeat procedures and offer hope to thousands of patients.

“We’re hoping this new technology and mapping will mean patients only need one treatment, and then AF is gone forever.”

Read the full story: https://hfnz.org/4idsAuz

Congratulations to our lucky supporters with the winning tickets in Lottery No. 158. It’s been a morning full of excitin...
19/11/2025

Congratulations to our lucky supporters with the winning tickets in Lottery No. 158. It’s been a morning full of exciting phone calls, including some life-changing news for our first-prize winner from Auckland.

View the latest Heart Foundation Home Lottery results on our website: https://hfnz.org/4pqC3kJ

Lottery No. 159 is now open. For just $15, you could win a gorgeous Jennian home in Māpua, worth $1.15 million! Buy tickets now: https://hfnz.org/4pf0rWc

19/11/2025

What’s the connection between your heart❤️and your lungs 🫁?

Your heart and lungs might be two separate organs, but there’s a good reason why they sit side-by-side in your chest. They work in unison to keep blood and oxygen circulating around your body. And, like all good relationships, both need to be in good health to function at their best.

That’s why today, 19 November, we’re marking World COPD Day. COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - is a lung condition. It increases your risk of getting heart disease by 2-4 times. The two conditions also share some common symptoms, like breathlessness, which means COPD could be masking signs of underlying heart problems. So if you’re living with COPD, make sure you chat with your GP about a regular heart risk check too. It could save your life.

Please help awareness by sharing this post.

18/11/2025

Have you got a spare 32 seconds? It could save your life or the life of someone you love.

This week is Global Atrial Fibrillation Aware Week 2025.

AF is the most common heart rhythm condition in New Zealand. It can lead to stroke and heart failure, but with treatment that risk can be reduced. Unfortunately, many people don’t know they have AF - however a simple 30-second pulse check could be the difference.

See the link in the comments below for how to check your pulse. Then take another 2 seconds to share this post with the people whose hearts you care about most💖

Unfortunately if you have diabetes, you’re at greater risk of getting heart disease. Today, on World Diabetes Day, we sh...
14/11/2025

Unfortunately if you have diabetes, you’re at greater risk of getting heart disease. Today, on World Diabetes Day, we share some top tips for reducing that risk. Help us spread the word, by sharing this post with someone you know.❤️

14/11/2025

Unfortunately if you have diabetes, you’re at greater risk of getting heart disease. Today, on World Diabetes Day, we share some top tips for reducing that risk. Help us spread the word, by sharing this post with someone you know. 💗

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We've come a long way over the last 50 years. Heart disease and stroke death rates have fallen considerably since we started our work in 1968. With the support of generous donors, we have invested more than $70 million into heart health research, cardiac rehabilitation programmes, education programmes, and had some significant improvements within the food industry around developing and promoting healthier foods. We also provide valuable heart health resources to health professionals and the general public, and worked with at-risk groups. But despite these tremendous advances, heart disease is still New Zealand’s single biggest killer, claiming more than one life every 90 minutes. Many of these deaths are premature and preventable. Our work remains as important and urgent as ever. With your help we can continue the fight against heart disease – New Zealand’s single biggest killer.