Support the Heart Foundation's Annual Street Appeal
The people of Christchurch are being asked to put the heart-health of their family and neighbours first next week, as the Heart Foundation's Christchurch branch holds its annual Street Appeal to raise money for the charity's work...
Heart Foundation Awards Lifetime Membership to David Strack
The National Heart Foundation of New Zealand is pleased to bestow a Lifetime Membership on the long-serving former Treasurer. David Strack was honoured at a surprise ceremony on Thursday, 15 September...
From Couch Potato to 'Heart-Healthy' Athlete
The Foundation of New Zealand has developed a 'heart-healthy' walking and jogging programme that offers easy-to-follow practical tips for Auckland couch potatoes or people not currently doing a lot of exercise. The programme covers good nutrition tips as well as physical activity tips and has been developed to help all those Aucklanders thinking about doing the walking or running events at the adidas Auckland Marathon on October 30th - but who don't know how to start preparing, or what is safe to attempt within their fitness levels...
Forget Chocolates as a School Fundraiser
Primary school children from Royal Oak, Onehunga, Oranga, Te Papapa and St Joseph's are, for the first time, taking home a "healthy" alternative to the usual school fundraisers of chocolates and raffles this month. A coalition partnership made up of The National Heart Foundation of New Zealand, The Rotary Club of One Tree Hill and ProCare Network Auckland have devised a pilot programme for schools in these suburbs to raise money and promote good health at the same time...
Record-Size Class Graduates from Pacific Nutrition Course
The largest-ever class is graduating from the Pacific Islands Heartbeat's Certificate in Pacific Nutrition this month. A record 65 students will be graduating nationwide from the course which educates community leaders on ways to improve the health of prepare Pacific peoples...
New position created to focus on Pacific Islanders' health
The National Heart Foundation of New Zealand is pleased to announce the appointment of Meliame Cocker to the newly created position of Pacific Community Services Coordinator. Mrs Cocker has been with the Heart Foundation since 2003 and has been working as a Heart Health Presenter with the high-risk Pacific Island community...
The Heart Foundation is increasing its support for the BOP community
The National Heart Foundation of New Zealand is reaching out to the Bay of Plenty community with new services for the region's ageing population. There has been an overwhelming response from volunteer drivers signing up for a new programme to assist cardiac rehabilitation patients to travel to Tauranga hospital for their classes...
Heart Foundation comes out with 'Real Food'
The National Heart Foundation of New Zealand has produced a unique cookbook to serve as a practical guide for preparing heart-healthy meals. For anyone who has ever been unsure or confused about how to eat healthy - this is the answer. With more than 50 delicious recipes, the book is aptly named - Real Food...
Volunteer call-up for adidas Auckland Marathon
The National Heart Foundation of New Zealand is seeking volunteers to help with the adidas Auckland Marathon 2005. Anyone not participating in the marathon as a runner or walker can still be involved in this huge event by helping event organisers manage the massive number of people taking part...
Heart Foundation Invests in World-Leading Research
The National Heart Foundation of New Zealand has announced more than $2 million worth of investment in the heart health of New Zealanders in its latest funding round. Ten major research project grants were awarded, many to world-leading clinical or public health projects, says the Heart Foundation's medical director Professor Norman Sharpe...
Programme Manager Begins New Fund Raising Initiative
The National Heart Foundation of New Zealand is pleased to announce the appointment of Bronwyn Davis to the newly created position of Direct Dialogue Programme Manager in Tauranga. Bronwyn is leading a new initiative in the Bay of Plenty area called Stop Hearts Breaking to raise much needed funds for the Heart Foundation...
New Heart Health Advocate in the Bay of Plenty
The National Heart Foundation of New Zealand is pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine Robinson as the new Heart Health Advocate for the Tauranga Branch. Catherine has a passion for promoting health messages and educating the community. She said she will be listening to the needs of the community in relation to all aspects of the Foundation's work to ensure the Heart Foundation responds appropriately to the local need...