20/02/2026
BIG HEART DAY ❤️ This morning, our team came together to celebrate Big Heart Day. Wearing red, enjoying heart-healthy kai, and raising awareness (and donations) for heart health in Aotearoa.
This year, we’re also marking Big Heart Day by raising awareness and sharing simple ways you can look after your heart and your whānau.
Here are a few heart-healthy tips:
❤️ Move your body regularly: Aim for 30 minutes of movement a day. Walking, dancing, gardening, or playing with your tamariki all count!
❤️ Eat heart-healthy foods: Choose vegetables, fruit, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats like olive oil, nuts, and fish.
❤️ Reduce salt and sugar: Too much salt can raise blood pressure, and too much sugar can impact heart health.
❤️ Keep smoke-free: Quitting or reducing smoking is one of the best things you can do for your heart.
❤️ Manage stress: Pause, breathe, and reset. Even a few quiet minutes each day can reduce strain on your heart.
❤️ Get regular check-ups with your GP: Keep an eye on blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels.
Keeping your heart healthy helps you and your whānau live a healthier, happier life. For more info, click the link: https://www.heartfoundation.org.nz/get-involved/big-heart-appeal