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
186,000
people are living with heart disease
That's one in twenty adults [2]
33%
of deaths annually are caused by cardiovascular disease
It is the leading cause of death in New Zealand and includes heart, stroke and blood vessel disease [1]
90 mins
Every 90 minutes a New Zealander dies from heart disease
Many of these deaths are premature and preventable [1]
$70m
Amount the Heart Foundation has donated to research since 1967
News & Stories
New resources available for food teachers
Food and nutrition/technology classes at schools around New Zealand can now access an exciting range of resources that are available online through the Heart Foundation.
Healthy habits for kids
Before you know it, the kids will be back in school and the holidays will be over. The new school term is fast approaching.