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
Call for volunteers to help fight New Zealand’s single biggest killer
With one in five Kiwis dying from heart disease, the Heart Foundation is calling for people to join with it and help tackle the sobering health statistic, by volunteering as a street collector for its Big Heart Appeal 2019.
Quick and easy meal ideas
As the days get longer, the last thing you want is to spend all your spare time in the kitchen. We’ve got you covered with these hacks and recipes to help you get a meal on the table in under 30 mins!