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On Mother’s Day Denise Quinney, together with her son, Bronson, will be walking the streets of Palmerston North in memory of her mum who died suddenly of a heart attack in 2013.

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Heidi Harty-Eugster’s ten-year-old daughter Coco ran alongside her mum at the Jennian Mother’s Day Run/Walk event in Christchurch on Sunday 12 May, as the pair helped to raise awareness about women’s heart health.

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From a young age, Chamilka Punchihewa knew she wanted to help people.

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On National Volunteer Week, 21–27 June, we’re celebrating the work of volunteers like 62-year-old Eric Lynn from Greymouth who, despite a recent heart attack, can’t wait to get out volunteering for the Heart Foundation again in the knowledge that his fundraising efforts can help save a life.

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Cardiothoracic surgeon and researcher Mr Nishith Patel has been awarded the 2023 Foundation100 Fellowship from the Heart Foundation. During the tenure of the fellowship, Nishith plans to better understand a life-threatening condition known as aortic dissection, which is believed to be more common in New Zealand compared to other countries.

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The progress made with heart disease over the past 50 years in New Zealand appears to be coming to an end, as the decline in heart disease plateaus for the first time in decades. Three researchers have been awarded funding by the Heart Foundation to investigate the impact of food…

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Two cardiology nurse specialists have been awarded funding for advanced training as nurse practitioners, enabling them to provide a wider range of services for patients in their care.

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Famous landmarks around the world will turn red on Friday 29 September for World Heart Day 2017. We’re leading the way by illuminating the Sky Tower.

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Food is more expensive than ever before. We’ve collated six of our most popular meals to help you make cheap yet nourishing meals for your whole whānau.

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We’ve all heard how the growing girth of the average New Zealander is leading to poor health. Adding to this is a new report by the Ministry of Health which makes for sobering reading.

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The Heart Foundation in New Zealand will be the first to light a landmark for World Heart Day this Saturday, 29 September, as they ask the people of New Zealand to make a promise for their individual heart health.

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Wellington-based Adrian has made it a personal goal to use his retirement for good. Since experiencing his own heart attack five years ago, he now gifts his time in the Big Heart Appeal street collection, with the hope of helping others.

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