New Zealand Blood Service - Canterbury

23/09/2025

Local hero Alan recently notched up 250 donations. Alan, do you have a room dedicated to NZBS certificates and framed NZ Art? We would love to see it!

Thanks for be an inspiration and a valuable part of our lifesaving team Alan. Saving lives is in our blood, and it is clearly in yours too.

See you again in a couple weeks.

Do you know you could choose from a range of unique NZ art pieces when you reach 100 donations? Join us today and become a regular plasma donor.

21/09/2025

Sisters Anna and Jasmine donated plasma at a recent Saturday clinic at Lester Lane donor centre. They filled the donor floor with laughter and good vibes - the NZBlood team thoroughly enjoyed their company!

Giving good vibes and lifesaving plasma seems easy to this fun-loving duo – keep it up mana wāhine!

Not sure about donating? Bring your sister! Book here www.nzblood.co.nz

17/09/2025

NZ Warriors supporter Ross recently completed his 100th lifesaving donation at NZBlood’s Lester Lane centre. There’s no bandwagon support of the Wahs from Ross and family – they are committed to the core! The same goes for being lifesaving donors, with son Jacob also notching up plenty of donations. A proud moment for two absolute legends. Congratulations and thank you for being lifesavers!

Up the Wahs!

Keen to join our life saving whānau too? Head to www.nzblood.co.nz

15/09/2025

First-time donors, future healthcare heroes!

Recently, we welcomed three amazing health students from Ara Institute of Canterbury to the Lester Lane Donor Centre, and guess what? They rolled up their sleeves to donate blood for the very first time!

They’re not just studying to save lives; they’re already doing it.

If you’ve ever thought about donating, now’s the time. Bring a friend, make a memory, and be part of something bigger.

📅 Book your spot: www.nzblood.co.nz/booking

11/09/2025

Stratos Technology Partners and OneLaw– Together Saving Lives

This week 18 donors from Stratos Technology Partners and Onelaw stepped up to donate lifesaving blood and plasma in Christchurch.

Together they contributed 8 blood donations and 8 plasma donations, helping save or improve the lives of at least 32 people across New Zealand. Wow!

Thank you Stratos and OneLaw, your generosity shows how powerful collective action can be.

Nāku te rourou, nāu te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi – with my basket and your basket, the people will thrive.

If you’ve ever thought about donating, now’s a great time to follow their lead.

Book your appointment at New Zealand Blood Service and help make a difference. www.nzblood.co.nz

10/09/2025

Big Shoutout to Barangay Aquila-Prescilla!

The incredible Barangay Aquila-Prescilla team showed their big hearts and unity when they stepped up to donate lifesaving blood this week.

8 of the 9 donors from this amazing Christian fellowship were first-time donors! That’s a powerful reminder of what can happen when a community comes together with a shared purpose, to help save lives.

Thank you Barangay Aquila-Prescilla for being lifesavers!

Want to be part of something life-changing?
Gather your team and join us: www.nzblood.co.nz

02/09/2025

Regular plasma and platelet donor Russell makes the trip across the Southern Alps from Charleston to Christchurch to donate every 1-2 months. Inspired to start donating by his father, then later when a family member needed treatment with donated blood products, Russell literally does go the extra mile to save lives! “It’s a spectacular drive through Lewis Pass. I never get tired of it. And I get well looked after by the NZBlood staff,” he said. Big thanks for being a lifesaver Russell and congratulations on recently notching up your 55th donation. Legend!

02/09/2025

Rima has been a cherished volunteer with New Zealand Blood Service since April 2013. Her dedication and kindness have touched countless lives, and we’re so grateful for the incredible impact she’s made.

Now it’s time for Rima to hang up her apron and put her feet up. Thank you, Rima, for everything! ❤️🩸

29/08/2025

Congratulations to Gabrielle who recently completed her 100th donation. Gabrielle’s lifesaving contribution includes donations of Plasma, Platelets and Whole blood. What an inspiration! Saving lives runs in Gabrielle’s veins and we applaud her for taking the time to donate regularly. Thank you!

Give Hope. Give Blood. Give Plasma.
Book now @ www.nzblood.co.nz/booking

26/08/2025

Daffy from Cancer Society New Zealand dropped by for a dance-off with Blood Dude ahead of Daffodil Day this Friday – because raising awareness for an important day like this calls for a bit of spring in your step 💃🕺
With 1 in 3 NZers facing cancer in their lifetime – and cancer patients being some of the biggest users of blood products – we know just how vital the mahi of our friends at the Cancer Society is.

20/08/2025

Are you aged between 18 and 35? Could you be the match that saves Mea’s life?

Joining the Bone Marrow Donor Registry is as easy as 4 mouth swabs and a consent form. We collect your HLA typing via swab and set you up on the International Registry. If you are match to a patient, you may be able to save a person’s life.

You can either join at your next blood donation or visit Home » New Zealand Bone Marrow Donor Registry for more information.

It was June 2022 and the whole family had come down with the flu and recovered, but 8-year-old Mea Richards’ symptoms persisted.