Heart Foundation NZ

The National Heart Foundation of New Zealand is a highly-respected and trusted charity with a network of branches throughout the country. Our vision is to stop New Zealanders dying prematurely from heart disease, and to prevent the next generation from developing heart disease.

Heart disease and stroke death rates have fallen drastically since we started our work in 1968. With the support of donors, we have invested more than $50 million into heart health research, supported cardiac rehabilitation programmes, implemented education programmes, and worked with the food industry to develop and promote healthier foods. We have also provided valuable resources to health professionals and the general public.

But despite these tremendous advances, heart disease is still New Zealand’s single biggest killer, claiming more than one precious life every 90 minutes. Many of these deaths are premature and preventable.

Our work remains as critical and relevant as ever. With your help we can continue the fight against heart disease – New Zealand’s biggest killer.