Welcome to the New Zealand Heart Foundation

Saving lives through heart research and training

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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]

$95m

The Heart Foundation has invested into research since 1968

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News & Stories

19 September 2024 in Media Releases

New Board Directors announced

The Heart Foundation has appointed two new Board Directors.

Healthy food for a healthy heart and mind

What we eat affects our heart health, but did you know it can also affect our mood and wellbeing? Read on to discover more about the link between food and mental health.

5 ways to make the most of spring

Spring is finally here. From spending more time outside to eating fresh seasonal vegetables, there's a lot you can do to embrace the new season.

Heart disease is New Zealand’s single biggest killer

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