About Us
Our Mission:
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Heart Foundation of New Zealand is the charity that leads the fight against cardiovascular disease (heart, stroke and blood vessel disease).
Our Vision:
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To make a difference to the health of Pacific peoples
Our Focus:
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To stabilise rates of obesity in children and adults by improving nutrition and physical activity
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To reduce smoking prevalence
Our Aims:
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Encourage Pacific peoples to make healthier food choices
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Encourage physical activity to achieve and maintain a healthy weight
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Promote the benefits of being smokefree and encourage Pacific smokers to quit
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Establish networks within the Pacific community to exchange heart health and smokefree information, and assist Pacific peoples towards a healthy lifestyle
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Work with other organisations to create environments which support healthy lifestyles
