News
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Meet our new Junior Ambassador
11 November 2024
Congratulations to Isabelle Evans, who has been named as this year’s Fred Hollows NZ Junior Ambassador! -
Our 2022 Performance Report wins the Sustainability Award
25 July 2024
We are proud to have won the Sustainability Award at this year's New Zealand For Purpose Reporting Awards for our 2022 Performance Report. -
NZ Government announces $18.9m funding for a purpose-built eye care training and service centre in Papua New Guinea
13 May 2024
We have warmly welcomed the NZ Governments funding towards the construction of a purpose-built eye care training and service centre in Papua New Guinea. -
International Nurses Day 2024
12 May 2024
Today, we celebrate the people who are at the heart of eye healthcare systems — our incredible eye nurses. -
Trailblazer's generosity: Mike Shepherd's journey from explorer to humanitarian
06 May 2024
There aren’t many people who can claim to be the first person to explore a new country or area, but for Michael (Mike) Shepherd this was a defining point in his life.
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The values that drive vision: Remembering Fred Hollows on his 95th Birthday
09 April 2024
Today, as we mark what would have been the 95th birthday of Fred Hollows, we reflect on the enduring legacy of a man whose values and beliefs continue to inspire the work we do today. -
International Women’s Day 2024: Investing in education
08 March 2024
When we invest in women like Dr Alice, we are supporting not just the education and growth of an individual, but the communities and families they go on to support. -
How to claim your tax credit
23 January 2024
You can claim you tax back through IRD. -
New Education Pack for schools
07 December 2023
We are proud to announce the new education pack specifically designed for schools, guided by the refreshed progression-focused NZ Curriculum. -
Gisborne Student Receives Fred Hollows NZ Humanity Award
23 November 2023
Harry Newman from Motu School in the Gisborne region was recognised for his passion and environmental action. -
Celebrating World Sight Day across the Pacific
25 October 2023
On Thursday 12th October our teams across the Pacific celebrated World Sight Day at it's theme to "love your eyes at work". -
New Zealand High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea visits the Madang Provincial Hospital Eye Clinic
04 October 2023
The team at the Madang Provincial Hospital Eye Clinic were excited to receive a visit from New Zealand's High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, Peter Zwart, last week. -
Samoa Ministry of Health and The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ sign new Partnership Agreement
21 September 2023
The Samoa Ministry of Health and The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ have signed a new five-year partnership agreement with the overall goal of reducing avoidable blindness and vision impairment in Samoa. -
A new Board member announced amidst increased focus on eye care in Papua New Guinea
26 June 2023
Lady Roslyn Morauta, former First Lady of Papua New Guinea (PNG), has been appointed as a member of The Foundation’s Board of Trustees. -
Shaping the Future of Eye Health: Highlights from the PacEYES 20th Anniversary Conference
22 June 2023
The Pacific Eye Care Society (PacEYES) celebrated a significant milestone last week as they successfully hosted their biennial Pacific eye health conference in Suva, Fiji. -
The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ wins top spot at this year’s Charity Reporting Awards
05 May 2023
We are thrilled to share that our annual Performance Report has won the top spot in this year's New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards. -
International Women’s Day 2023 – Remaining laser focused on gender
08 March 2023
Our CEO, Dr Audrey Aumua, has shared her thoughts on why we need to remain laser focussed on gender, especially in eye health, where women and girls bear the brunt of vision loss. -
‘State of Eye Health in the Pacific’ research programme launches
02 February 2023
The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ, in collaboration with the University of Auckland, has launched a research programme named the ‘State of Eye Health in the Pacific’. -
Celebrating 30 Years of Restoring Sight at Parliament
18 November 2022
Last night, the Hon Aupito William Sio, Minister for Pacific Peoples and Minister for Courts, hosted an event at Parliament Buildings to celebrate 30 Years of Restoring Sight. -
Introducing our new Gift of Sight shop
04 November 2022
This year's Gift of Sight shop has just launched with a brand-new selection of cards and gifts, plus a few returning favourites. -
Young Whangarei Writer Named Fred Hollows NZ Junior Ambassador 2022
27 October 2022
Madison Macmillan has been named today as this year’s Fred Hollows NZ Junior Ambassador. -
The Fred Hollows Foundation chosen as Ryman’s new charity partner
25 October 2022
We are very excited to announce that Ryman Healthcare has chosen The Fred Hollows Foundation in New Zealand and Australia as their new charity partner for the coming year. -
NZ-designed sustainable technology supporting eye health in Papua New Guinea
06 October 2022
A New Zealand-designed and built solar energy solution will now ensure critical eye surgery in Papua New Guinea can continue safely.