New Zealand Blood Service - Dunedin

14/11/2025

A huge thank you to the amazing team at EVT Queenstown! ❤️

It was fantastic to see you at the Queenstown mobile last week. Special thanks to Hannah for organising everyone to come along.

Through their generous blood donations, the EVT team has now saved close to 76 lives – an outstanding effort and such a meaningful way to give back to the community.

We truly appreciate your continued support and look forward to seeing you again in March next year!

12/11/2025

👏 Huge thanks to the Cook Brothers Construction Southern Lakes! 👏

We were thrilled to host the amazing crew from Cook Brothers at our recent mobile blood drive in Queenstown. Your generosity and commitment to saving lives is truly inspiring.

A special shout-out to Fiona for organizing the team and making it happen! 💪

We loved having you with us and look forward to seeing you all again next year. ❤️

Shout out to our Southern Lakes team that headed out to give blood with the New Zealand Blood Service - Dunedin last week - including five new donors! Just 2 hours twice a year is all it takes to help save lives. ❤️

09/11/2025

🎉 Thank You, Queenstown! 🎉

Last week’s Mobile Blood Drive in Queenstown was an incredible success thanks to you, the incredible Southern Lakes community! Your 225 blood donations will help save up to 675 lives. 💉❤️

Ngā mihi nui to every donor who rolled up their sleeves - you’ve made a life-changing impact. 🙌

Special appreciation goes to the amazing Queenstown Altrusa ladies for once again doing a fantastic job running the refreshment area. Your support keeps our donors smiling!

👉 Want to stay in the loop for next year’s mobile drives? Make sure you follow this page and download the NZBlood app so you don’t miss any updates.

Thank you for being lifesavers! 💪

06/11/2025

🎉 Oamaru, you’re AMAZING! ❤️🩸

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support last week’s Oamaru mobile blood drive! Because of your generosity, we collected 194 units of blood — enough to help save up to 582 lives! 🙌💉💪

Your kindness, community spirit, and life-saving donations truly make a difference. We’re already looking forward to seeing you next year! 😊✨

On behalf of NZBlood and recipients nationwide, ngā mihi nui! 💖

04/11/2025

Last week we celebrated a milestone that’s nothing short of inspiring - Kirsty has made her 200th donation! 🙌

That’s 200 moments of compassion, 200 chances to help someone in need, and a legacy of generosity that’s truly remarkable.

Let’s all take a moment to cheer for Kirsty - a true lifesaver and hero in our community! 🎉👏

And a big thank you to Kirsty for organising the cake so we could celebrate this special milestone together - what a sweet way to mark an incredible achievement! 🍰💕

💬 Thinking about giving plasma a go? It’s a powerful way to help others, just like Kirsty. Ask us how to get started - we’d love to welcome you!

03/11/2025

📢Queenstown mobile blood drive happening NOW! 📢

We’re in beautiful Queenstown today, Wednesday, and Thursday (4th, 5th and 6th Nov) for the mobile blood drive at St Margaret's Church, Frankton!

🚨 Good news – a few appointment slots have just opened up! So if you’ve been thinking about donating, now’s the perfect time. Book your spot quickly and we’ll see you soon! (see link below)

✅ Before you donate, please remember:
Bring photo ID (original copy)
Be well hydrated
Eat a large meal beforehand

Thank you for helping save lives ❤️

https://www.nzblood.co.nz/booking/?siteid=5411d029-a59a-ed11-aad1-00224893bb55

31/10/2025

Today, we raise our wands to the truly enchanting Riley who’s cast a powerful spell of generosity by donating plasma today! 💫

Your donation is more magical than a Butterbeer on a cold day at Hogsmeade — and it’s helping NZBlood do real-life wizardry, saving lives in our community. 🏰💛

From all of us here, thank you for being the kind of hero even Dumbledore would admire.

You’re proof that kindness is the most powerful magic of all. 🪄

30/10/2025

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from all of us at NZBlood Dunedin 👻🎃

We’ve got the treats and we’re ready for your tricks! If you're dressed up today, come and show off your spooky style — we’d love to see your costumes!

🗓️ We still have appointments available next week, so if you’ve been meaning to book in — now’s the perfect time!

Wishing all NZBlood’s lifesaving donors a safe, spooky, and fang-tastic Halloween!

28/10/2025

🎃🩸 Let’s Get This Blood Pump(kin)! 🩸🎃

This spooky season don’t just dress like a hero — be one.
Whether you're rocking fangs, a cape, or a full-on zombie shuffle, there's one thing that never goes out of style: saving lives.

🧛‍♂️ Vampires aren’t the only ones who need blood
🕸️ One donation can help up to 3 people
🍬 And yes, there will be yummy treats

So don’t ghost us — book your appointment and give blood!
It’s the most fang-tastic thing you’ll do this Halloween.

24/10/2025

🏉 Bleed Blue & Gold with Us! 🏉

Otago is hitting the field this week, and we’re backing them all the way! 💪 While the team is giving their best on the pitch, you can be a hero off the field.

Next week is a short week at the Dunedin Donor Centre , 170 Crawford Street, we still have appointments to fill! Book your appointment now and keep the blood flowing for those who need it most.

👉 Click here to book: https://www.nzblood.co.nz/booking?siteid=604a8922-a59a-ed11-aad1-00224893ba6c

Let’s show New Zealand that Otago donors have the biggest hearts! 💙💛

Who’s your pick for MVP this week? Drop it in the comments!

22/10/2025

What an incredible day at the University of Otago with The Edge Otago 91.8

Alongside The Edge radio crew, NZBlood visited the University of Otago last week to connect with students about the need for blood and plasma donations.

Our regular OU blood drives are always successful and busy too, so this was a fun and relaxed opportunity to kōrero with students and staff interested in joining NZBlood’s lifesaving whānau.

BIG thanks to OU for welcoming us so warmly and to the whānau who stopped to ask questions.

20/10/2025

Our Dunedin donor centre will be closed on Monday 27 October for Labour Day.
But we’re open Tuesday to Friday, and appointments are available!

💉 Book now to secure your spot and help keep blood and plasma stocks healthy after the long weekend.

https://www.nzblood.co.nz/booking?siteid=604a8922-a59a-ed11-aad1-00224893ba6c

Thanks for being part of our life-saving community!