New Zealand Blood Service - Dunedin

08/12/2025

🌟 The Gift of Life 🌟

Watch this powerful interview with Paddy Gower, Michaela, and Russell as they share why donating blood and plasma is so important.

Michaela’s life was saved thanks to blood and stem cell transplants, and Russell has made over 100 donations to help others. Every donation truly makes a difference.

💉 You could be someone’s lifeline. Want to make a difference too? Book your appointment today and join the heroes! 👉

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08/12/2025

🌟 A Huge Thank You to MCGI! 🌟

Extending our heartfelt gratitude to the Members Church of God International (MCGI) team who visited the Dunedin Donor Centre and generously donated this morning.

Your commitment to saving lives is truly inspiring and makes a real difference in our community. ❤️

Across New Zealand, the team has contributed to an incredible 1,914 donations nationally, which can help save up to 5,292 lives. Every donation counts, and your efforts show the power of coming together for a common cause. 🤝

Your support helps ensure that patients in hospitals receive the blood and plasma they need for surgeries, cancer treatments, trauma care, and more. You’re not just donors - you’re lifesavers. 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️

Thank you for being part of this life-changing mission. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

04/12/2025

👏 Celebrating Our Volunteers on International Volunteer Day! 👏

Today, we want to give a huge shout-out to our amazing volunteer teams who make a difference every single day – both in our donor centres and on our mobile drives.

From Dunedin, Invercargill, Queenstown, Gore, Balclutha, and Oamaru, your commitment and generosity create a warm, welcoming environment and make every donor feel valued and supported.

We simply couldn’t do this without you. NZ Blood Service and our donors truly appreciate your time, energy, and unwavering support.

Thank you for being the heart of what we do – you’re helping save lives in our communities! ❤️

Join us by thanking our amazing volunteers. 🥰

03/12/2025

🎉 A Huge Thank You to Fulton Hogan Dunedin Team Red! 🎉

On Tuesday, the amazing Fulton Hogan Dunedin Team Red came together to donate blood - what an incredible way to celebrate the season of giving!

Together, this team has made an extraordinary impact:
❤️ 143 blood donations
🩸 375 plasma donations
✨ That’s up to 804 lives saved in our community!

Your commitment to saving lives is inspiring and we’re so grateful for your ongoing support. Coming in as a team truly embodies the spirit of giving at this special time of year.

Thank you, Fulton Hogan Dunedin – you’re making a real difference! 💪👏

28/11/2025

A huge thank you to the amazing team from Summerset Retirement Villages Bishopscourt! 🤩

Big thanks to the Summerset Bishopscourt team who gave blood and plasma on Wednesday, and as always, it was a pleasure to have them visit. Thanks again for being lifesavers!

The generosity of the Summerset team has made a real impact - together, they’ve helped save up to 82 lives! 💉❤️ And we love that they’ve already booked a date for next year.

We’re so grateful for the commitment to making a difference. See you in 2026! 🎉

27/11/2025

🌟 A Huge Shout-Out to Mike – 200 Donations! 🌟

Last week we celebrated an extraordinary achievement: Mike completed his 200th donation with NZBlood 💉👏

This incredible milestone represents countless lives saved and hope given to patients in need. Mike, your dedication and generosity inspires us all – thank you for being a true lifesaver and a role model in our community.

Let’s flood the comments with congratulations and appreciation for Mike. ❤️

Want to follow in Mike’s footsteps? Book your next donation here: https://www.nzblood.co.nz/booking?siteid=604a8922-a59a-ed11-aad1-00224893ba6c

24/11/2025

What a fantastic day at the Otago Farmers Market! 🌟

A huge thank you to the Otago Farmers Market organizers for having us – we loved being a part of such a vibrant community event. It was great to chat with so many of you about the importance of blood and plasma donation.

We’re excited to welcome all the new donors who signed up and can’t wait to see you coming through our doors soon. Every donation makes a real difference, and your support helps save lives.

Looking forward to joining you again at future markets! ❤️

If you missed us this time, it’s never too late to get involved- visit https://www.nzblood.co.nz/ to find out more about coming a lifesaver

23/11/2025

The amazing Petridish Team Red has been busy saving lives again!

🩸 Among their 16 group members, they’ve now made 142 donations, helping save an incredible 370 lives. 💪❤️

Thinking about getting a group together? Send us a message and start your lifesaving journey today!

20/11/2025

🎉 Big thanks Southland! Let’s save lives again in 2026! 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who rolled up their sleeves and donated in Invercargill this week – together we collected 221 units of blood! Your generosity will save hundreds of lives. ❤️

We also want to give a big shout-out to our amazing Altrusa volunteers and the venue team at the Corinthian Centre for making these donations possible. Your support in the refreshment area and behind the scenes is what keeps us moving!

We’re excited to be back in Invercargill on 10, 11, and 12 March 2026 – and bookings are open now! Don’t miss your chance to make a difference.

✅ Book your appointment today: https://www.nzblood.co.nz/booking/?siteid=2cbb962e-a59a-ed11-aad1-00224893ba6c

🗓 10–12 March, 2026

📍 Invercargill blood drive, Corinthian Centre, 154 Esk Street, Invercargill

19/11/2025

📣 NZBlood at the Otago Farmers Market this Saturday! 📣

Come and find us at the Otago Farmers Market this Saturday, 22nd November – we’d love to chat and share everything you need to know about donating blood and plasma. 🩸

Whether you’re curious with questions, ready to start your lifesaving journey, or wanting to make a booking, we’re looking forward to seeing plenty of current and future lifesaving donors!

18/11/2025

🎉 100 Donations – A Huge Milestone! 🎉

This morning, we celebrated something truly incredible: Gerard made his 100th donation with us! 💯🩸

Gerard’s generosity and commitment have helped save countless lives, and we couldn’t be more grateful. 🙌 Thank you, Gerard, for being a true hero in our community!

👏 Let’s all give Gerard a big virtual round of applause and share some love in the comments! ❤️

💬 Thinking about starting your lifesaving journey? Book your appointment today and make a difference! 👉 https://www.nzblood.co.nz/booking?siteid=604a8922-a59a-ed11-aad1-00224893ba6c

17/11/2025

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