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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

195,000

people in New Zealand are currently living with heart disease

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

30%

Almost 30% of 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]

$100m

The Heart Foundation has invested into research since 1968

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News & Stories

30 June 2026 in Blogs

5 ways to have a heart-healthy Matariki celebration

As the chill of winter settles in, the southern skies begin to shine with the brilliance of Matariki, heralding the te tau hou Māori – Māori New Year.

Simple ways to be more active at home or in the office

An important way to reduce your risk of heart disease is to move more and sit less. Here are some simple tips, and a chair workout, for staying active at home or at work.

$100 million invested into advancing heart health

The Heart Foundation has invested $100 million in research and overseas training since it began nearly 60 years ago. That support has helped drive advances in preventing, diagnosing and treating heart disease for people in New Zealand.

Thanks to our amazing supporters, in 2025 we were able to invest $4.9 million in vital research projects and training for cardiologists.

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