Heart Foundation NZ

19/02/2026

💓 Small steps. Big impact. February is Heart Health Month and we’re sharing six small changes you can make for the sake of your heart. Simple habits you start today can make a real difference.

🚶‍♂️ Sit less, move more — even light activity counts. Set an alarm to remind you to get up from your chair and move.
🥗 Read food labels — Compare products and opt for lower sodium and saturated fat.
🌿 Take a stress-reducing walk — double win for body and mind.
📊 Know your numbers — next time you see your health professional, ask about your blood pressure and cholesterol.
😴 Prioritise sleep — aim for 7–9 hours a night.
💊 Stay on track with prescriptions — consistent meds matter.

❤️ Every healthy choice adds up — it’s never too late to start. Let’s make heart health a priority together! 💪

18/02/2026

What a way to start the day! The lucky ticket holder of 157447 from Auckland is now celebrating a $10,000 win.

You can still buy tickets in Lottery No. 160, where over $1.2 million in prizes are up for grabs. Don’t miss out, enter today: https://hfnz.org/4rYKFQO

18/02/2026

🧧🐴 Happy Lunar New Year 2026!

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with delicious, heart-healthy dishes to share with whānau and friends.

🥢Chicken Noodles – for longevity
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🥟Dumplings with Asian slaw - for wealth
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🌯Chicken & Vegetable Spring Rolls – for wealth and prosperity
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🥬Pork mince lettuce cups – for wealth and good luck
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Wishing you good health, happiness and prosperity for the year ahead. ❤️

17/02/2026

This week is SCAD Heart Attack Awareness Week. SCAD – spontaneous coronary artery dissection – is a tear in the artery wall, which can cause a heart attack or cardiac arrest.

SCAD is responsible for up to a third of heart attacks in women under 50 and nearly half of heart attacks during pregnancy.

It often strikes young, otherwise healthy women like Sarah, an international athlete and mum of five kids. Sarah shares how a SCAD heart attack changed the way she lives her life.

16/02/2026

After seeing our TV ads on heart attack warning signs, Martin Boult recognised the symptoms and acted quickly - a decision that may have saved his life.

Thank you for highlighting this story 1News. Read Martin’s story here. https://hfnz.org/3ZEtNCF

A 61‑year‑old runner says recalling a Heart Foundation message led him to hospital just in time.

15/02/2026

Christine never expected her tonsillectomy to lead to an out-of-the-blue heart condition diagnosis. She kept fit by walking every day, ate well and looked after her health. It’s her personal experience that inspired her to support the Big Heart Appeal street collection.

“Life goes on – and thanks to organisations like the Heart Foundation, it goes on better. We can help improve treatments, medications, and care by helping to collect funds. Every dollar makes a difference.”

There’s still time to join the Big Heart Appeal street collection – but you’ll need to be quick! Registrations close on 17 February. Gift just two hours of your time at a site of your choice and help make a life-saving difference.

Sign up here 👉 https://hfnz.org/3OGud9a

13/02/2026

A little love (and heart health) in every bite 💘

This Heart Health Month, why not celebrate Valentine’s Day with a dessert that’s as kind to the heart as it is delicious?

Our Strained Yoghurt Cœur à la Crème with Berry Coulis is light, creamy, and topped with vibrant berries - a sweet way to show someone you care. 🍓✨

Perfect to make ahead of time - it needs 24 hours in the fridge - so today is the ideal day to prepare it for a special Valentine’s treat tomorrow.

Because looking after the ones you love starts with looking after their heart.

Try the recipe here:
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12/02/2026

This week we’re shining a spotlight on congenital heart disease – heart conditions that are present from birth and affect around 1 in 100 babies in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Together, we can raise awareness, foster understanding and support everyone whose heart journey started at birth. ❤️

12/02/2026

Buy tickets in Lottery No. 160 by 11.59 pm, Friday, 13 February to secure your chance in the Early-Buy draw. Only tickets purchased by then are eligible to win a terrific $10,000 prize - tickets are just $15 each.

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11/02/2026

Do you know your heart stats from your heart myths? Beat the timer on our Heart Health Month quick quiz question sparkling heart alarm clock h💝⏰

10/02/2026

Back to school… back to work… back to lunchboxes!

Whether you’re getting the kids sorted for the new school year or getting back into office routines after summer holidays, you’re not alone - packing a lunchbox can feel like hard work.

The good news? Healthy lunchboxes don’t have to be complicated.

Our Heart Foundation Healthy lunchbox ideas are full of tips to make packing lunches quicker, easier, and heart-healthy for the whole whānau. 🍎🥕

👉 Check out our healthy lunchbox inspiration here:
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And share this post with a friend or colleague who needs a little lunchbox love.

09/02/2026

It was fantastic seeing so many people at the Wellington Pasifika Festival on Saturday.

Our team of Heart Health Promoters were busy having heart health talanoa, doing blood pressure checks and sharing heart-healthy tips.

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome and a great event celebrating Pasifika communities! 🌺💓