World Stroke Day 2025
Join us on October 29th to drive public awareness of stroke, recognising the signs, and acting F.A.S.T.
September newsletter 2025
By Stroke Aotearoa
This month, we're directing you to the many ways to get involved supporting others in our community affected by stroke. Sign up for our newsletter
Stroke doesn't care but we do.
In a show of solidarity, the team at Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand are creating a special mural on our website showing portraits of the many Kiwis who have survived stroke.
If you are a stroke survivor and would like to see yourself represented in the mural, please submit your photo below.
Stroke also impacts upon loved ones and the wider community. You don't have to be a survivor of stroke to be impacted by it. If that's you and you would like to submit your photo, in solidarity of stroke survivors, you are most welcome to do so.
We encourage you to be brave. You can bring hope to other Kiwis affected by stroke and show they are not alone.
South Island stroke study day success
On Tuesday 9th September, we were delighted to present an informative day of learning about stroke at the University of Otago campus in Christchurch.
This was a fantastic opportunity to build new relationships and reconnect with hospital teams and other health professionals supporting people affected by stroke. The day was filled with valuable opportunities for connection and learning with engaging presentations covering a wide range of important topics.
Pictures from the study day
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Getting the show on the road!
Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand was proud to be a part of the Tairāwhiti Rural Support Roadshow for the first time. The aim of the roadshow is to connect Te Tairāwhiti with a collective resource where multiple agencies are available in one space to help kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face). We gathered at Manaaki Matakaoa in Te Araroa, and Hinepare Marae in Tikitiki.
Online stroke cafe meeting
The next online cafe session:
12.30pm, Wednesday 29th October
Topic: Supporting tamariki and rangatahi
Guest Speaker: Dharshana Ponnampalam, 0800 WhatsUp Team Leader
Children and teenagers can call the free 0800 What’s Up (0800 942 8787) operated by Barnardos to talk to a counsellor who has been trained about how a stroke can impact a young person’s life.
Save lives and save $$
It's all go for our latest Inspired Adventure, 5th-11th September 2026. We don't want you to miss out on the trip of a lifetime AND our special early bird savings.
Sign up for the Camino De Santigo Trek 2026 before 12th November 2025, and you'll save $389. Simply use the discount code INFO-NZ at checkout.
This your opportunity to challenge yourself, inspire friends to give and help us save lives.
Every step you take, helps fund free blood pressure checks, stroke education, recovery services, and outreach programmes for whānau, tamariki, and rangatahi across Aotearoa.
There's no time like the present to to sign up and show up for those affected by, or at risk of, stroke.
Free blood pressure checks
Our mobile vans provide free blood pressure and pulse checks to the public. Find out where we'll be next.
Keep an eye out for more exciting news concerning World Stroke Day next month!
Noho ora mai, stay well.
Nicky Mayne
General Manager Community Services | Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand