What is a stroke?
A stroke is a sudden interruption of blood flow to part of the brain, causing it to stop working and eventually damaging brain cells.
Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand
Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand is here to lead the fight against stroke, helping all of New Zealand to prevent stroke and improve lives.
The Road to Recovery
This May 2026, join us for a nationwide movement challenge.
Track your minutes or kilometres of exercise across the entire month and log them into your personal or team page.
Gather the support of friends, family, workplaces and raise vital funds to support stroke survivors across Aotearoa.
Support available after stroke
You don’t have to go through stroke recovery alone. This page outlines the support and services available to you and your whānau after you have been discharged from the hospital.
High blood pressure
High blood pressure is the number one modifiable risk factor for stroke. Control your blood pressure and reduce your risk of stroke.
Community stroke navigators
Our Community Stroke Navigators (Kaiārahi) are specialists in providing support to people affected by stroke.
We All Know Someone
Strokes don't just happen to 'other people'. They happen to people we love — our mums, our mates, our cousins, our kids, and our koro. We all know someone affected by stroke.
Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand recently launched a new stroke awareness campaign to highlight that stroke can affect any one of us.
Stroke stories
Rodney Aphasia Group's story
Rodney Aphasia Group are helping stroke survivors with aphasia gain find their voice again.
Danni's story
As a Community Stroke Navigator, Danni unfortunately knows first-hand what it is like to experience a stroke.
Sarah's story
As the wife of Jamie, a young stroke survivor, Sarah encourages other survivors and loved ones to not give up.
Seb's story
Seb from Barnados Aotearoa's 0800 What's Up counselling service has a message of hope for children and teens affected by stroke.
Support when you need it the most!
With the generous help of donors, Stroke Aotearoa are fortunate to be able to provide grants in some parts of the country to support stroke survivors on their journey towards recovery.
Latest news
Welly win for worker wellbeing
Another win for Health15.
Kiwi charities launch at-work health checks to help save lives
Announcing the launch of a breakthrough workplace initiative spearheaded by some of the country's leading health charities.
Going the extra mile for stroke survivors
Stroke Aotearoa and the Independent Living Charitable Trust are excited to announce the launch of a new nationwide fund.
Test your stroke knowledge!
Take our 10-minute quiz and discover how much you know about stroke and improve your skills on how to spot a stroke and reduce your risk.