New Zealand Blood Service - Dunedin

08/04/2026

Great news, Oamaru! Our mobile blood drive will be back in town 12–14 May, and we can’t wait to see you again. ❤️

Appointments are filling up quickly, so make sure you book your spot now to avoid missing out. Every donation helps save lives, and your community always shows incredible support.

👉 Book your appointment today - we’re looking forward to seeing everyone!

06/04/2026

👏 100 DONATIONS. ONE AMAZING DONOR. 👏

We’re feeling extra grateful today as we celebrate Maria’s 100th donation with us! 🎉

Reaching this milestone isn’t just about numbers - it’s about the lives changed, the hope created, and the difference made along the way. Maria, your generosity has helped make all of that possible, and we are so thankful to you.

👇 Let’s flood the comments with appreciation!
Drop a message, an emoji, or a simple “thank you” below 💬

02/04/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Jonathan! 🎉

We’re proud to celebrate Jonathan reaching an incredible milestone - his 100th donation at our donor center! This is a truly remarkable achievement and one to be immensely proud of.

Thank you, Jonathan, for your unwavering dedication, generosity, and time over the years. Your commitment has helped save lives and support countless patients, and the impact of your contributions cannot be overstated.

Milestones like this inspire us all - we’re so grateful to have you as part of our donor community. ❤️🩸

👉 Please join us in congratulating Jonathan and celebrating this amazing milestone with us!

31/03/2026

🐣🌼 Dunedin Donor Centre – Easter Weekend Hours 🌼🐣

The Dunedin Donor Centre will be closed on Friday 3 April and Monday 6 April for the Easter holidays.

But don’t worry - we have appointments available around these dates, so if you’d like to make a lifesaving donation before or after the long weekend, now is a great time to book your appointment❤️🩸

🐰 What are your plans for the Easter long weekend?
Are you heading away, spending time with family, relaxing at home, or hunting down the best hot cross buns in Otago? Let us know below - we’d love to hear!

👉 Book now and we’ll see you soon!

30/03/2026

🎉 Thank You, EVT Team Red! 🎉

A huge shout-out to EVT Team Red for your incredible support at the Queenstown Mobile last week.

EVT’s 19 team members have contributed 32 donations. That generosity has the potential to help save up to 90 lives - an outstanding achievement that truly makes a difference in our community.

Thank you for always bringing positive energy, and great vibes along with your generosity - it makes each visit such a pleasure.

We’re so grateful for your ongoing commitment to giving back, and we can’t wait to see you again in November. Thank you for being lifesavers! ❤️🩸

30/03/2026

❤️ Thank You, Queenstown Community! ❤️

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated at the recent Queenstown Mobile Blood Drive. Together, you gave an incredible 237 units of blood, which will go on to save and improve the lives of up to 711 people across New Zealand.

It was wonderful to see many familiar faces returning and new donors generously stepping up for the first time. Your kindness, commitment, and willingness to give will make a huge difference to patients in need.

A special thank you to the Altrusa International Queenstown ladies for their wonderful support in the refreshment area, and to the Wakatipu Community Church for being so accommodating and welcoming. Your support helps make these drives a success.

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone involved and look forward to seeing you all again in November! 🩸✨

24/03/2026

❤️ Thank You, MTF Team Red! ❤️

A huge thank you to the amazing MTF Finance Team Red for coming in and donating once again. Your ongoing commitment is truly inspiring!

👏 195 group donations
🌟 463 lives saved or improved

This dedicated team of lifesavers is a mix of blood and plasma donors, and a special shout‑out to Hiran for completing his first plasma donation.

We always look forward to our regular 3‑month catch‑ups and can’t wait to welcome you all back again soon. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in so many lives. ❤️🩸

20/03/2026

🩸 Thank You, Invercargill! 🩸

A massive thank you to everyone who donated at our Invercargill mobile blood drive - together, we collected 238 units of blood! 🙌❤️

Those donations will help save or improve the lives of up to 714 people across Aotearoa. Your generosity truly makes a difference.

We also want to give a huge shout‑out to our wonderful Altrusa Invercargill and the fantastic team at the Corinthian Centre Working Men’s Club. Your support, kindness, and hard work help make every mobile visit run smoothly. We couldn’t do it without you! 💛

We’re excited to see you all again in June. Bookings are now open, so make sure to secure your appointment early to avoid missing out.

👉 Book your appointment today and keep the lifesaving impact going!

19/03/2026

🎉 100 Whole Blood Donations – What an Incredible Milestone, Tracey! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating an amazing achievement - Tracey has reached 100 whole blood donations! 🙌❤️

As an O‑negative donor, Tracey’s generosity is extra special. Her blood can be given to anyone, making it lifesaving in emergencies when every second counts. That means 100 donations = countless lives touched.

Tracey, your commitment, kindness, and dedication to helping others is truly inspiring. We are so grateful for everything you do and so proud to celebrate this huge milestone with you. 💪🩸

👉 Join us in congratulating Tracey below and help us celebrate this incredible achievement! 🎊👏

17/03/2026

16/03/2026

📣 Dunedin Donor Centre – Closed Otago Anniversary 📣

Just a quick heads-up! Our Dunedin Donor Centre will be closed on Monday, 23 March as we celebrate Otago Anniversary Day. 🎉💛

But don’t worry - we have plenty of appointments available for the rest of the week, and we’d love to see you! Your donation makes a huge difference, and we’re grateful for every visit. ❤️🩸

Book your spot today and we’ll see you soon!

https://www.nzblood.co.nz/booking?siteid=604a8922-a59a-ed11-aad1-00224893ba6c

16/03/2026

🎉 Cheers to the dedicated Tabula team red! 🎉

A huge shout‑out to the amazing team from Tabula for coming in to donate last week! 💉❤️

This awesome crew includes both plasma and whole blood donors, and we’re so grateful for the time, energy, and generosity they bring with every visit. Tabula is one of our wonderful regular teams, and their ongoing commitment helps us save lives,

Thank you for making donation part of your workplace culture and for showing up with such great spirit and teamwork. We truly appreciate each and every one of you!

We can’t wait to welcome you all back again in June! 🙌✨