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Will cross-party political debate help stop the heartbreak?
Monday, 14 October 2013, 10:59 am | The Heart Foundation
The Heart Foundation is calling on political parties to act now to address New Zealand’s biggest killer - cardiovascular disease - which accounts for 40% of all deaths in New Zealand every year. More >>
Heart Foundation on extra funding to fight rheumatic fever
Monday, 6 May 2013, 3:15 pm | The Heart Foundation
The Heart Foundation congratulates the Government and Ministers Tony Ryall and Tariana Turia on their announcement of an additional $21.3M for rheumatic fever prevention over the next 4 years. More >>
Gold Stars For Western Bay of Plenty PHO
Monday, 29 April 2013, 12:49 pm | The Heart Foundation
The Heart Foundation congratulates Western Bay of Plenty PHO for being ahead of the pack when it comes to heart checks. More >>
Food in Schools Only One Part of the Solution
Wednesday, 10 October 2012, 5:18 pm | The Heart Foundation
A food in schools strategy is a great first step, but it should not overshadow the pressing need to address broader aspects of family poverty and healthy eating the Heart Foundation said today. More >>
It’s Not Just Apples Keeping the Doctor Away
Thursday, 16 February 2012, 10:36 am | The Heart Foundation
An analysis of 25 studies conducted by a team at the US Loma Linda University in California has concluded that eating nuts may help to lower the risk of heart disease by positively influencing blood lipids (fats) and lowering cholesterol. More >>
New Team Of Graduates On Track To Fight Pacific Obesity
Friday, 16 December 2011, 1:30 pm | The Heart Foundation
Pacific populations from the Far North to Waikato will be the first to benefit from a graduation ceremony taking place at Sorrento in the Park, Cornwall Park, Auckland, this Friday, December 16th 2011. In total, 58 students will be acknowledged for attaining ... More >>
Breakfast fuels chants for our champs
Tuesday, 23 August 2011, 2:01 pm | The Heart Foundation
A good breakfast fuelled the power behind Western Heights Primary School’s winning entry in the Heart Foundation’s “Chant for Your Champions” competition. More >>
New National Heart Role Calls for Team Focus
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 6:05 pm | The Heart Foundation
The inaugural Heart Foundation Chair of Heart Health at The University of Auckland, Associate Professor Rob Doughty will draw inspiration from his favourite team, the All Blacks. More >>
Mayor fundraises for heart
Thursday, 10 February 2011, 1:27 pm | The Heart Foundation
Auckland mayor, Len Brown, has joined up with Heart Foundation’s Annual Appeal street collection team and will hit Queen Street tomorrow to raise funds for New Zealand’s heart health charity. More >>
Stop the heartbreak - Heart Foundation’s Annual Appeal
Tuesday, 8 February 2011, 3:26 pm | The Heart Foundation
Help stop the heartbreak and support the Heart Foundation on its Annual Appeal street collection day this Friday 11 February. Volunteers will be out in force around the country on Friday, so please give generously to support New Zealand’s heart health ... More >>
Bill bowls for heart
Monday, 7 February 2011, 1:22 pm | The Heart Foundation
79-year-old Bill Ramsay has set out on an adventure not many at his age would undertake. The Wellingtonian is on a mission to play 80 games of bowls in 80 days and at the same time fundraise for the Heart Foundation. Bill began his tour of bowling clubs ... More >>
Help stop the heartbreak – support the Heart Foundation
Wednesday, 8 December 2010, 1:31 pm | The Heart Foundation
Volunteer to support the Heart Foundation during its Annual Appeal and help to stop New Zealanders dying prematurely of heart disease. More >>
Tobacco advertising ban significant leap forward
Tuesday, 21 September 2010, 10:57 am | The Heart Foundation
The Heart Foundation is delighted the Amendment Bill to ban tobacco display advertising in stores will be debated in parliament tomorrow (22 September). More >>
Multi-faceted approach to food affordability urged
Friday, 10 September 2010, 12:34 pm | The Heart Foundation
The Heart Foundation is disappointed a member’s bill to remove the GST from healthy food was rejected without discussion in parliament last night, but believes the solution to making healthy food more affordable for all New Zealanders lies in a multi-faceted ... More >>
Future leaders skip their way to healthier hearts
Tuesday, 15 June 2010, 11:48 am | The Heart Foundation
News of fine weather this week has thrilled a group of Wellington’s future leaders who are gearing up to attend an interscholastic Jump Rope for Heart Learning Development Day with the Heart Foundation. More >>
Recent Heart Scare Prompts Lottery Support
Thursday, 15 April 2010, 10:36 am | The Heart Foundation
Yvonne Andrews knows firsthand the vital life-saving work of the Heart Foundation after her son was diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome last year. More >>
Heart Foundation & Mr Vintage T-Shirt Team Up
Friday, 12 February 2010, 5:05 pm | The Heart Foundation
Annual Appeal Week is taking place from 8-14 February 2010,with the National Street Appeal Collection Day on Friday 12 February.Also,A collaboration between the Heart Foundation and Mr Vintage with the launch of a new Jump Rope for Heart t-shirt. More >>
Heart Foundation Lottery
Thursday, 30 July 2009, 4:50 pm | The Heart Foundation
Retired couple look forward to Christmas by the lake after taking home the Heart Foundation Lottery’s grand prize. More >>
