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 one 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
Knowing your pulse could save your life
While still in his thirties, dad-of-three and former Flava Breakfast host Sela Alo, was diagnosed with a heart condition and now he's encouraging people to get a free pulse check as part of the Heart Foundation's atrial fibrillation awareness week.
Are meat-free products better for you?
There's a growing trend towards eating less meat and more plant-based foods. But are all meat-free products equal? Find out what to look for when you're shopping and the best foods to include in your plant-based diet.
