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The Global Cardiovascular Research Funders Forum (GCRFF) is running a survey on gaps in women's cardiovascular health. Complete the survey here by 15 January bhf.org.uk/gcrffwomen

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti had his blood pressure checked at Parliament today as part of an awareness campaign to get New Zealanders to manage their blood pressure.

For some women certain types of contraception can raise the risk of heart disease, heart attacks, strokes and blood clots. Find out about different types of contraception and their impact on the risk of heart disease. bit.ly/3W0mK6B

RESEARCHERS: Win up to $20K USD 💰 in a Global Cardiovascular Research Funders Forum (GCRFF) data challenge to determine how organisations can most effectively fund science to drive CVD and stroke discoveries. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3U55V89

Did you know that angina symptoms can be very similar to the warning signs of a heart attack? Find out why chest tightness and discomfort can be confusing and learn what to do when you experience angina 👉 bit.ly/4dayObx

A home blood pressure monitor can be a great way to keep an eye on your blood pressure. Check out our handy tips and see our how-to guide to get a free logbook for recording your readings. bit.ly/4aH1uq7

Learn about high blood pressure (hypertension), what you can do to lower it and how to understand blood pressure readings. bit.ly/3LAFBPo

Learn more about managing high blood pressure and ways you can lower it bit.ly/3LAFBPo Statistic source: World Health Organization – Hypertension profiles, 2023 bit.ly/3yC5ag1

COMING SOON: The Global Cardiovascular Research Funders Forum will launch the International Research Challenge on Women’s Cardiovascular Health. How can researchers apply for this US$10 million grant? Stay tuned on 26 September 📢#CVDresearch bit.ly/3ME1v4D

Apply to a new international, multi-institutional research network program for your chance at a US$10m grant to improve women’s cardiovascular health 💰 Visit the Global Cardiovascular Research Funders Forum webpage to find out more 👉bit.ly/3ME1v4D #GCRFF #CVDresearch

Today we’re excited to announce our 2024 research recipients. Every year the Heart Foundation invests in vital heart research and specialist training to improve the heart health of New Zealanders. Find out more bit.ly/3I2O1LE

Do you have a great research idea that could address an unmet need in cardiovascular health and care? We want to hear from you! Take 10 minutes to complete our survey and help shape our future research priorities. bit.ly/3YB8BfN

Thank you to our patron Her Excellency the Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro Governor-General NZ for hosting us at Government House last week. We were honoured to celebrate New Zealand’s heart researchers, generous donors and supporters, who all enable our life-saving work to happen.

Our former board member, the late Dr Malcolm Legget, was posthumously recognised in the New Year Honours list for 2025. A vital part of the heart health community, he will be greatly missed for his services to cardiology. rnz.co.nz/news/national/…

Congratulations to Sir Collin Tukuitonga (Niue: Alofi) on becoming a Professor at the University of Auckland University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau. Sir Collin is renowned for his outstanding contributions to Pacific health and is also the Chief Advisor Pacific at the Heart Foundation.

Huge thanks to the University of University of Otago, Christchurch, for supporting our Big Heart Appeal with a fundraising breakfast, featuring talks from Dr Nicola Scott and Professor Chris Charles about current projects underway at the Christchurch Heart Institute Christchurch Heart Institute. ❤️

This International Women’s Day we’re celebrating our latest cohort of incredible women heart researchers. We’re proud to invest in you and in a healthier future for all New Zealanders 💓

Great to see our research recipient Dr Pritika Narayan progressing with her research investigating premature heart disease across generations of Fijian families living in New Zealand. She is currently recruiting participants for her research project. hfnz.org/445A2CO

We were thrilled to be at the National Rural Health Conference in Ōtautahi Christchurch, connecting with dedicated health professionals committed to strengthening the wellbeing of rural communities across Aotearoa.

Great to connect with researchers, cardiologists and health professionals at the CSANZ New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting last week. It was fantastic to hear how research and training we’ve funded is progressing and also meet emerging researchers and future grant applicants.