Stroke Awareness Month (New Zealand)
Stroke Awareness Month is a New Zealand campaign held every May by Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand to inform people about stroke prevention and warning signs.
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About the day
Stroke Awareness Month is held every May in New Zealand. It is run by Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand, the trading name of The Stroke Foundation of New Zealand Trust.
The campaign aims to inform the public about stroke, how to prevent it and how to recognise its signs. The 2026 theme was "turning awareness into action", with a focus on prevention.
The month also includes the Road to Recovery fundraising challenge.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 to 31 May 2027 | New Zealand | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | 1 to 31 May 2028 | New Zealand | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2029 | 1 to 31 May 2029 | New Zealand | Set by a fixed rule |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Healthcare and hospitals
- Pharmacies
- Gyms and fitness
- Food and nutrition
- Workplace wellbeing
- Insurance
- Aged care
- Local media
Questions and answers
When is Stroke Awareness Month (New Zealand) 2027?
Stroke Awareness Month (New Zealand) 2027 runs from 1 to 31 May 2027. The date follows the same rule every year.
How long does Stroke Awareness Month (New Zealand) last?
Stroke Awareness Month (New Zealand) runs for the whole of May.
Who organises Stroke Awareness Month (New Zealand)?
Stroke Awareness Month (New Zealand) is organised by Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand (The Stroke Foundation of New Zealand Trust).
Where is Stroke Awareness Month (New Zealand) marked?
Stroke Awareness Month (New Zealand) is marked in New Zealand.
Where do these details come from?
We checked these details against two sources, including Stroke Foundation NZ: Together for Stroke Awareness Month 2026. They were last checked on 22 October 2026.
Where this information comes from
- Stroke Foundation NZ: Together for Stroke Awareness Month 2026
- Stroke Foundation NZ: Stroke Awareness Month
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