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.
Stroke doesn't care but we do
In a show of solidarity, we've created a montage showing the faces of the many Kiwis who have been impacted by stroke. Stroke doesn't care, but we do.
Contribute to our montage here.
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
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.
Angus and Fiona's story
Angus and Fiona give an encouraging, yet honest, update two years down the track from Angus' stroke.
Rob and Sue's story
When Sue had a sudden stroke, Rob's knowledge of F.A.S.T saved her life. Now the couple are leaving gifts behind to help others live their best lives.
Justus' story
Justus is leading the charge in encouraging young stroke survivors that there is hope.
Camino de Santiago Trek 2026
Embark on an unforgettable journey in September 2026, across northwest Spain for Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand.
Latest news
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.
Busting the burnt toast theory
There's lots of burning questions about stroke. A special meet with WhatsUp Counsellors aimed to equip those at the frontline of youth work with the right answers to sort the facts from the fiction.
