NZ Blood Waikato

18/06/2026

Have you been following along with Paddys Journey of Blood?
The final episode is now available to view 🤩

Watch Paddy donate blood for the first time and sum up everything he has learnt along the way!

Previous episodes can be found on the NZ Blood Website.

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16/06/2026

Last week, workplaces across Waikato rolled up their sleeves for a Bloody Important Meeting! Turning minutes into meaning and donations into lifesaving impact 🙌

Thank you to those businesses who took time out of their day to join us for National Blood Donor Week, we are always so grateful to see you - no matter what time of the year it is!

Keen to get your workplace involved? Send us a message and we will be in contact 😄

14/06/2026

How much fun was National Blood Donor Week?! 😎

We loved the atmosphere across our donor centre and mobile drives - more photos incoming! In the meantime, we are low on plasma bookings week with 180 available appointments. If you eligible, we would love to see you! We are open this Saturday and our plasma mobile will be set up in Rotorua from Monday to Thursday. Come in and let us know your WHY ❤️

To make an appointment:
📞 Call 0800 448 325
🌐 Visit www.nzblood.co.nz
📱 Or use the NZ Blood App

10/06/2026

As part of National Blood Donor Week, we’re treating our amazing donors to a bloody good time with some fun mocktails this week!
From the tropical Plasma Colada to the refreshing Lifesaver Lemonade, the bold Red Cell Reactor, and the classy Hemoglobin High-Ball — there’s something for everyone.

If you haven’t donated yet, come in and join us this week. Every donation makes a lifesaving difference!

** Session times may vary. **

09/06/2026

Meet Brooke ✨

6 months ago, her sister Emma faced a life threatening complication during the birth of her son, Ollie. What should have been a beautiful moment quickly became an emergency. Emma lost 3.2 litres of blood during childbirth, and in theatre, she needed a blood transfusion that saved her life.

In the days that followed, Emma was still incredibly weak and she required another transfusion to help her body recover and regain strength.
Today, thanks to the selfless acts of donors across NZ, Emma is fully recovered, and baby Ollie is thriving. 💙

For Brooke, it’s personal. For Emma, it was lifesaving. For Ollie, it means growing up with his mum.

If you can, please consider rolling up your sleeve and being the reason someone gets a second chance ☺️

07/06/2026

In case you hadn't heard... it's National Blood Donor Week!

This week is the perfect reminder to book your bloody important meeting, because giving blood is one of the most powerful ways you can help save lives. There’s no better time to make it part of your schedule. We’d love to see everyone get involved, lock in an appointment, and roll up their sleeves to make a real difference in our community! 🩸

To make an appointment:
📞 Call 0800 448 325
🌐 Visit www.nzblood.co.nz
📱 Or use the NZ Blood App

22/05/2026

Meet the team! ✨
This is Rachel, Team Leader – Donor Relations Waikato and Bay of Plenty. She has been working behind the scenes for the past two and a half years supporting our donors and community.
Rachel would like to let you know that we still have 29 whole blood and 114 plasma appointments available next week. To help meet demand, we’ll also be open on Saturday over King’s Birthday weekend.
If you’ve been thinking about donating, now is a great time to book in!

To make an appointment:
📞 Call 0800 448 325
🌐 Visit www.nzblood.co.nz
📱 Or use the NZ Blood App

Thank you for your support — we hope to see you soon! 💛

15/05/2026

At NZ Blood Waikato, we’re proud to stand together in support of Pink Shirt Day and Breast Cancer Awareness Month - two important initiatives that promote kindness, inclusion, and community wellbeing 🩷

This morning, we enjoyed a lovely high tea to bring these two special events together!
By recognising Pink Shirt Day, we reinforce our commitment to a respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and safe. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we honour those affected, raise awareness, and encourage early detection and support. 🎀

12/05/2026

Celebrating International Nurses Day at New Zealand Blood Service ❤

Today we celebrate International Nurses Day by recognising the dedication, skill, and compassion of our NZBS Nurses and Donor Technicians. Every day you support donors, care for patients, and play a vital role in saving lives across Aotearoa.

Thanks for all you do, we couldn't do it without you and are grateful to have such an awesome team here in the Waikato 😄