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
Fellowship has two-fold benefit for New Zealanders’ heart health
Dr Ben Wilkins’ Heart Foundation overseas fellowship has a two-fold benefit – he will return home with new skills and a greater understanding of valve procedure research, both of which will help improve the heart health of New Zealanders.
It’s ok to ask, ‘Is it my heart?’
This May – Women’s Health Month – we’re urging all women in New Zealand to look after their hearts. Ask your doctor about heart health and take time to reduce your chances of heart disease.