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Colin completes his cycling century in Taupo

Health Minister David Clark meets Heart Kids CEO and Dr Tom Gentles.

When Tristan Gaudin started fainting at school, doctors told his parents ‘that’s just what young kids do’.

Marathon runner and Wanaka mum Arna Craig strides it out for Heart Kids

13 year old Tristan Gaudin has raised over $3.5k for heart Kids

Adam Dickson has had a scar tattooed on his chest to match his son's heart surgery scar.

Free dental packs for Bay of Plenty heart patients

Hemp Farms support Heart Kids

Cooking up a storm for Heart Kids

A kind hearted gesture from an Albany High student

A new in-pharmacy test could save you a trip to the doctor if you're battling a sore throat.

Nov

The mighty Manawatu is once again holding their Heart Stopper Challenge event at The Square in Palmerston North. Tell your friends and family to come along and watch the fun!

Nov

The Otago Heart Stopper Challenge will once again be happening at the Home and Living Show at Forsyth Barr Stadium this November. You can plunge in the icy pool, warm up in the spa and then have a good look around the show when you are done!

Oct

The first of our South Island Heart Stopper Challenges will take place in the Christchurch CBD this October. It's always a great event with some awesome costumes - come and join the fun!

Oct

The Heart Stopper Challenge returns to the capital city in 2019. Grab your team, plan your costumes and get ready to plunge!

Prof Francis Fontan pioneered life-giving surgery that transformed the lives of so many people.

Jessie Gordon knows what it is like to spend a lot of time in hospital. It is one of the main reasons she chose to become a nurse in her adult life.

Heart kiddie Maddison Blitvich shares her special story

Jo Maheno reflects on her first Heart Kids Camp with daughter Arielle.

Ministry of Health Lack of Action Disappoints Heart Kids NZ

Huge support around the country for Little Heart Day.

Colin Chapman swaps the boardroom for a backpack to take on the mighty Tenzing Everest marathon.

May

Heart Kids AGM will take place on Saturday 25 May at 3pm at National Support Office, Auckland. All members are welcome.

Mar

Imagine cycling dusty roads within the Mekong Delta, open to the exquisite scenery of Cambodia, the jewel of Southeast Asia. With every kilometre you cover, you will be raising money to help families manage the day to day challenges that come with having a heart child.

It was a dream come true for young heart adult Livvy, when she got to meet her musical hero.

Adventurers take off to tackle Tenzing Everest marathon and raise $250k for Heart Kids

Emotions run high as adventurers complete the incredible Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon!

Amazing adventurers return home after marathon effort

Heart Kids CEO Rob Lutter says more needs to be done about Rheumatic Fever.

Supercheap campaign a super success!

Boxer Joseph Parker is headlining the launch of our Heart Stopper campaign in Auckland.

Head to your local Jetts gym to support their annual "Treadathon" fundraiser for Heart Kids

A record $45,000 is raised at the Auckland Central Heart Stopper event, launching the 360Heart Stopper season.

Heart Kids have been informed of an issue with some CoaguChek Machine INR Testing Strips.

Sep

The Heart Stopper Challenge returns for a second year to the Hot Spring Superstore on Te Rapa Road in Hamilton. This is the challenge where you get to warm up in the super-sized spa pool afterwards! There's a bouncy castle for the kids and a sausage sizzle on site too.

Oct

Last year we brought back Heart Stopper Takapuna - it proved such a great success we are back again in 2019! Once again we will be on the grass square by Columbus Coffee - there is plenty of parking, so get thinking up your costume, grab a group of friends and join the North Shore fun!

Aug

The 2019 Heart Stopper season kicks off with our first Heart Stopper Challenge at the beautiful Auckland Botanic Gardens. This is a fun family days with activities planned for the kiddies and a sausage sizzle to keep our plungers going.

Sep

The Central Auckland Heart Stopper Challenge returns to La Cigale French Markets for the third year this September - so get your costumes sorted and get ready to take the plunge!

Research confirms that good fitness leads to good health.

Dr Kirsten Finucane leads another successful medical mission to Fiji.

11 year old Ethan Hayes takes on the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge for the 5th time.

A new app that helps detect skin cancer could also help detect scabies.

Heart Kids Family Support Workers from around the country gathered in Auckland for two days of training and networking.

Despite the weather, the crowds turned out for the 2018 BDO Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge.

Super awesome effort from Supercheap Auto.

Feb

Little Heart Day is back for 2019! Show the love in a different way this Valentines Day by holding a Little Heart Day and raising funds kids with broken hearts.

Kate Figgins appointed Heart Kids CEO.

Heart kids from around NZ arrive in Auckland for Camp Braveheart and Teen beat! a week of fun and friendship.

Mar

Join the Heart Kids running team this March at the Ports of Auckland Round the Bays 2019!

The Breakers Basketball team show their love in a different way on Valentine's Day, support Little Heart Day.

Large crowds take part in the annual Round the Bays run along Auckland's waterfront.

A special promotion is underway when you buy Maxigesic.

An official book of condolences has been opened for the victims of the Christchurch attacks with the words "they are us".

Jun

We are looking for volunteers to shake a bucket for our annual appeal

May

Come along to our 18+ free educational event this May

Fergus becomes the Supercheap poster-boy

When the Prince met Makaio

Nov

Join the Heart Kids Cycle Team and pedal for good

Mr Vintage 2019 Collection is out now!

The Government's putting $12 million into combating rheumatic fever.

With outbreaks of the measles and influenza, parents are encouraged to vaccinate their children.

Claims of a crisis within paediatric cardiac services

Sep

Rotorua is back for 2019 holding their Heart Stopper Challenge event at the Rotorua Aquatic Centre. Tell your friends and family to come along and watch the icy fun!

Oct

The 360 Heart Stopper Challenge heads north for for 2019! Grab your team, plan your costumes and get ready to plunge at the Whangarei Aquatic Centre.

Heart Kids would like to say a big thank you to the Sir John Logan Campbell Residuary Estate who recently gave us a grant to go towards medic alert bracelets and petrol/food vouchers for families staying at Auckland Hospital. Theses vouchers and medic alert bracelets are hugely appreciated by the families that get them. Your support makes a big difference, so on behalf of the families that will benefit, thank you.

One in 12 people readmitted to hospital after having heart devices implanted.

Original heart kiddie Rachael Parker shares her story with us.

A special room has been opened for young teenagers transitioning from paediatric care to adult services.

The Heart Stopper Challenge season is now underway.

Controversial findings in heart research.

Jan

Applications are now open!

The meeting between Dr Tom Gentles & Heart Kids families around surgical waiting lists is now on YouTube

Our cup runneth over with support from BP2Go.

The annual Fontan Registry is held in Australia

A new partnership with MediaWorks Foundation should bring more awareness of Heart Kids.

Feb

Little Heart Day is back for 2020! Show the love in a different way this Valentines Day by holding a Little Heart Day and raising funds kids with broken hearts.

Heart Kids arrive for annual camp

Heart Kids Camp is over and what a great success it's been.

Due to the current situation with the spread of Covid-19 we have postponed the Education Forum that was scheduled for August this year.

COVID-19 Update

We thought you might like to hear what it is like coping with a CHD as an adult during the worldwide pandemic.

We are currently looking for three new board members to join the Heart Kids NZ board.

A great opportunity is being made available to all Young Heart Adults.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions Heart Kids held their first virtual Pulse event for young heart adult members via a zoom meeting.

Is it safe for heart children to return to school. We have some information from the medical team at Starship Hospital

Queensland Pediatric Cardiac Research Survey Request

Jun

Heart Kids AGM will take place on Saturday 27th June 3pm at National Support Office, Auckland. All members are welcome.

Heart Kids welcome Mark Longbottom as the new Chief Executive

Early bird entries for the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge available!

COVID-19 August Update

Sep

A series of great online events for adults (18years+) living with CHD, covering interesting and relevant topics, and providing peer connection.

Sep

What is Hypoxic Brain Injury and how does it affect heart adults in their day to day life, at home and at work. Open to members, family, friends, and colleagues of heart adults 18yrs +.

Two well-known kiwi dads have been appointed new ambassadors for Heart Kids.

Sep

Heart Kids is hosting a Special General Meeting at 6.30pm, Monday 21 September. The meeting is to receive and ratify the audited accounts for 2019 and will be hosted on Zoom. Please RSVP to [email protected] by midday Thursday 17 September. We will then send you details to join the Zoom meeting.

Nov

Join the Virtual Heart Stopper Challenge and take part in your home or workplace!

Katya Souvorova announced as Westfield Local Hero

Farewell to Mark Longbottom and welcome Acting CEO Dr Ruth Gorinski

All members are invited to our SGM on 27 September 2021

Join the Heart Kids Board and make a difference

Aug

Take part in gaming marathons and raise money for Heart Kids

Follow Greg's challenging journey down the length of Aotearoa/NZ

Kathleen's nephew inspired her to run a full marathon for Heart Kids

It's time to get chilly and have fun!

FAQ available for heart children returning to school

Info about Heart Kids NZ's new COVID-19 vaccination policy

Download Heart Kids NZ's New Strategic Plan 2021-2025

Colin completes his cycling century in Taupo

Health Minister David Clark meets Heart Kids CEO and Dr Tom Gentles.

When Tristan Gaudin started fainting at school, doctors told his parents ‘that’s just what young kids do’.

Adam Dickson has had a scar tattooed on his chest to match his son's heart surgery scar.

Free dental packs for Bay of Plenty heart patients

A new in-pharmacy test could save you a trip to the doctor if you're battling a sore throat.

Prof Francis Fontan pioneered life-giving surgery that transformed the lives of so many people.

Jessie Gordon knows what it is like to spend a lot of time in hospital. It is one of the main reasons she chose to become a nurse in her adult life.

Heart kiddie Maddison Blitvich shares her special story

Jo Maheno reflects on her first Heart Kids Camp with daughter Arielle.

Ministry of Health Lack of Action Disappoints Heart Kids NZ

Huge support around the country for Little Heart Day.

Colin Chapman swaps the boardroom for a backpack to take on the mighty Tenzing Everest marathon.

It was a dream come true for young heart adult Livvy, when she got to meet her musical hero.

Adventurers take off to tackle Tenzing Everest marathon and raise $250k for Heart Kids

Emotions run high as adventurers complete the incredible Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon!

Amazing adventurers return home after marathon effort

Heart Kids CEO Rob Lutter says more needs to be done about Rheumatic Fever.

Supercheap campaign a super success!

Boxer Joseph Parker is headlining the launch of our Heart Stopper campaign in Auckland.

Head to your local Jetts gym to support their annual "Treadathon" fundraiser for Heart Kids

A record $45,000 is raised at the Auckland Central Heart Stopper event, launching the 360Heart Stopper season.

Heart Kids have been informed of an issue with some CoaguChek Machine INR Testing Strips.

Research confirms that good fitness leads to good health.

Dr Kirsten Finucane leads another successful medical mission to Fiji.

11 year old Ethan Hayes takes on the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge for the 5th time.

A new app that helps detect skin cancer could also help detect scabies.

Heart Kids Family Support Workers from around the country gathered in Auckland for two days of training and networking.

Despite the weather, the crowds turned out for the 2018 BDO Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge.

Super awesome effort from Supercheap Auto.

Kate Figgins appointed Heart Kids CEO.

Heart kids from around NZ arrive in Auckland for Camp Braveheart and Teen beat! a week of fun and friendship.

The Breakers Basketball team show their love in a different way on Valentine's Day, support Little Heart Day.

Large crowds take part in the annual Round the Bays run along Auckland's waterfront.

A special promotion is underway when you buy Maxigesic.

An official book of condolences has been opened for the victims of the Christchurch attacks with the words "they are us".

Fergus becomes the Supercheap poster-boy

When the Prince met Makaio

Mr Vintage 2019 Collection is out now!

The Government's putting $12 million into combating rheumatic fever.

With outbreaks of the measles and influenza, parents are encouraged to vaccinate their children.

Claims of a crisis within paediatric cardiac services

One in 12 people readmitted to hospital after having heart devices implanted.

Original heart kiddie Rachael Parker shares her story with us.

A special room has been opened for young teenagers transitioning from paediatric care to adult services.

The Heart Stopper Challenge season is now underway.

Controversial findings in heart research.

The meeting between Dr Tom Gentles & Heart Kids families around surgical waiting lists is now on YouTube

Our cup runneth over with support from BP2Go.

The annual Fontan Registry is held in Australia

A new partnership with MediaWorks Foundation should bring more awareness of Heart Kids.

Heart Kids arrive for annual camp

Heart Kids Camp is over and what a great success it's been.

Due to the current situation with the spread of Covid-19 we have postponed the Education Forum that was scheduled for August this year.

COVID-19 Update

We thought you might like to hear what it is like coping with a CHD as an adult during the worldwide pandemic.

We are currently looking for three new board members to join the Heart Kids NZ board.

A great opportunity is being made available to all Young Heart Adults.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions Heart Kids held their first virtual Pulse event for young heart adult members via a zoom meeting.

Is it safe for heart children to return to school. We have some information from the medical team at Starship Hospital

Queensland Pediatric Cardiac Research Survey Request

Heart Kids welcome Mark Longbottom as the new Chief Executive

Early bird entries for the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge available!

COVID-19 August Update

Two well-known kiwi dads have been appointed new ambassadors for Heart Kids.

Katya Souvorova announced as Westfield Local Hero

Farewell to Mark Longbottom and welcome Acting CEO Dr Ruth Gorinski

All members are invited to our SGM on 27 September 2021

Join the Heart Kids Board and make a difference

Follow Greg's challenging journey down the length of Aotearoa/NZ

Kathleen's nephew inspired her to run a full marathon for Heart Kids

It's time to get chilly and have fun!

FAQ available for heart children returning to school

Info about Heart Kids NZ's new COVID-19 vaccination policy

Download Heart Kids NZ's New Strategic Plan 2021-2025

Aug

Take part in gaming marathons and raise money for Heart Kids

Nov

Join the Virtual Heart Stopper Challenge and take part in your home or workplace!

Sep

A series of great online events for adults (18years+) living with CHD, covering interesting and relevant topics, and providing peer connection.

Sep

What is Hypoxic Brain Injury and how does it affect heart adults in their day to day life, at home and at work. Open to members, family, friends, and colleagues of heart adults 18yrs +.

Jun

Heart Kids AGM will take place on Saturday 27th June 3pm at National Support Office, Auckland. All members are welcome.

Feb

Little Heart Day is back for 2020! Show the love in a different way this Valentines Day by holding a Little Heart Day and raising funds kids with broken hearts.

Jan

Applications are now open!

Nov

Join the Heart Kids Cycle Team and pedal for good

Nov

The mighty Manawatu is once again holding their Heart Stopper Challenge event at The Square in Palmerston North. Tell your friends and family to come along and watch the fun!

Oct

The 360 Heart Stopper Challenge heads north for for 2019! Grab your team, plan your costumes and get ready to plunge at the Whangarei Aquatic Centre.

Oct

The first of our South Island Heart Stopper Challenges will take place in the Christchurch CBD this October. It's always a great event with some awesome costumes - come and join the fun!

Oct

The Heart Stopper Challenge returns to the capital city in 2019. Grab your team, plan your costumes and get ready to plunge!

Sep

Rotorua is back for 2019 holding their Heart Stopper Challenge event at the Rotorua Aquatic Centre. Tell your friends and family to come along and watch the icy fun!

Sep

The Central Auckland Heart Stopper Challenge returns to La Cigale French Markets for the third year this September - so get your costumes sorted and get ready to take the plunge!

Aug

Jun

We are looking for volunteers to shake a bucket for our annual appeal

May

Heart Kids AGM will take place on Saturday 25 May at 3pm at National Support Office, Auckland. All members are welcome.

May

Come along to our 18+ free educational event this May

Mar

Join the Heart Kids running team this March at the Ports of Auckland Round the Bays 2019!

Feb

Little Heart Day is back for 2019! Show the love in a different way this Valentines Day by holding a Little Heart Day and raising funds kids with broken hearts.

Marathon runner and Wanaka mum Arna Craig strides it out for Heart Kids

13 year old Tristan Gaudin has raised over $3.5k for heart Kids

Cooking up a storm for Heart Kids

Hemp Farms support Heart Kids

A kind hearted gesture from an Albany High student

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