Awareness Health
Big Heart Appeal
The Heart Foundation's national street appeal, held over the last Friday and Saturday of February to fund heart research and care.
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OrganiserHeart Foundation of New Zealand
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked20 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
The Big Heart Appeal is run by the Heart Foundation of New Zealand. Volunteers collect donations on the street for about two hours over two days. In 2026 the collection was held on 27 and 28 February.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 26 to 27 February 2027 | New Zealand | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2028 | 25 to 26 February 2028 | New Zealand | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2029 | 23 to 24 February 2029 | New Zealand | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
Where this information comes from
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