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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An 85% blockage in a major artery changed Philip’s life forever. Gone were his busy days of teaching in schools across Auckland. Instead, he and his wife started a new chapter together in Matamata – a town that Philip considers the epitome of warmth and generosity.

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Big-hearted volunteers will be out in full force in February 2026 as part of the Heart Foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year, the Big Heart Appeal.

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Without most of us noticing, our daily bread has become healthier.

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After being diagnosed with heart disease in 2017, Kay had a revelation: life is short, spend your time wisely. From then onwards, she was determined to make the most of her days – including getting involved in the Big Heart Appeal street collection.

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