Yes! I want to stop New Zealand's single biggest killer.
Our mission: to stop all people in New Zealand dying prematurely from heart disease and enable people with heart disease to live full lives
That's one in twenty adults [2]
It is the leading cause of death in New Zealand and includes heart, stroke and blood vessel disease [1]
Many of these deaths are premature and preventable [1]
News & Stories
Vector Lights shine red for Heart Foundation’s Big Heart Appeal
Vector Lights on the Auckland Harbour Bridge will shine red on Thursday 21 February and Friday 22 February 2019 in recognition of the more than 186,000 people living with heart disease in New Zealand.
Is vaping safer than smoking?
Smoke-free and vape-free is the best option for heart health. If you don’t smoke, don’t start vaping. For people who already smoke tobacco, vaping may be a helpful stepping stone on the road to giving up. The ASH team explain why.