New Zealand Blood Service - Palmerston North

22/09/2025

Meet Frank, a volunteer with St John Ambulance
and the companion of one of our incredible lifesavers.

As a therapy dog, Frank spends his days with patients in the ICU and oncology offering non-pharmacological support for patients at Palmerston North Hospital ♥️

20/09/2025

In 2022, Wiremu received a bone marrow transplant for chronic granulomatous disease — a life-changing gift that gave him the chance to have a healthy, normal childhood. His mum, Rachel, says he was unlucky to be born with the illness, but incredibly lucky to find a perfect donor match.

Today, on World Marrow Donor Day, Rachel is encouraging others to join the NZ Bone Marrow Donor Registry and offer someone else the same chance.

Each year, thousands of patients around the world are diagnosed with blood cancers and other life-threatening conditions that require a bone marrow or stem cell transplant. For many, a matching donor is their only hope, and thanks to the generosity of volunteer donors, hope is possible.

Joining the registry is simple and requires a single blood donation at a New Zealand Blood Service donation centre. If there’s no blood donation centre near you, call the NZBMDR on 0800 800 256.

09/09/2025

What's better than donating plasma????

Well when a fellow donor rings you during your donation and says they've found a little gift for ya and are going to drop it off!! Thanks Team Robinson Real Estate - Jess & Ian Robinson

How good I've got a WAHS build a bear which will hopefully mean the mighty One NZ Warriors get up this weekend!!!

Please gimme your thoughts on a name!!!

Once again big thanks to New Zealand Blood Service - Palmerston North staff for looking after me and letting me know they had 3 new donors on the day of my donate post HOW GOOD!!!

If ya can people give it a go!!!

09/09/2025

10th donation today! 🩸

If you’ve been thinking about donating plasma or blood then this is your sign that you should do it!
The New Zealand Blood Service - Palmerston North are incredible!

06/08/2025

22/07/2025

Well done to all young men and staff who donated blood on our Blood Donor Day last term. We recently received a certificate from the NZ Blood Service acknowledging this important contribution to our community. Thank you to the Prefects who organised the day: Rhys Hobdey, Charlie Chisholm and Nakul Lakhani, who are pictured here with the certificate. Blood donors are always in demand, click here to book an appoitment and make a life-saving contribution to your community https://www.nzblood.co.nz/become-a-donor/book-an-appointment/

22/07/2025