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Our purpose: to stop all people in New Zealand dying prematurely from heart disease and enable people with heart disease to live full lives

175,000
people are living with heart disease

That's more than one in 23 adults [1]

1 in 3
Almost 1 in 3 deaths in NZ are caused by cardiovascular disease

It is the leading cause of death in New Zealand and includes heart, stroke and blood vessel disease [2]

90 mins
Every 90 minutes a New Zealander dies from heart disease

Many of these deaths are premature and preventable [2]

$90m
The Heart Foundation has invested into research since 1968

News & Stories

30 May 2024 in Blogs

Ultra-processed foods: are they bad for your health? 

Almost all foods on supermarket shelves have been processed in some way or another. So, which processed foods are heart-healthier than others?

10 July 2024 in Blogs

5 easy soup recipes to keep you warm this winter

As the temperature drops, there's nothing quite like a steaming bowl of soup to keep you warm and cosy. Soups are not only comforting but also provide you with nutrients, making them a perfect meal for the colder months.

23 July 2024 in Media Releases

Charities welcome move to ensure sustainability for fundraising lotteries

The Heart Foundation, Coastguard and Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust welcome the Government’s announcement today that temporary legislation allowing charities to operate fundraising lotteries online will be made permanent.