News
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Assessing the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on Pacific Nations
25 May 2020
As COVID-19 continues, the impact of the pandemic on Pacific Nations is of immense concern. -
The Foundation wins New Zealand Charity Reporting Award
24 April 2020
The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ is thrilled to receive the 2019 Tier 2 Award for charity reporting. -
A personal letter from our leader, Andrew Bell, who departs after ten years of service
27 March 2020
A personal letter to you from our leader Andrew Bell -
Tribute to Sir Rob Fenwick
11 March 2020
We pay tribute to our inspirational past chairman, Sir Rob Fenwick. -
Angela Griffen reflects on Fred in the Herald- 27 years on
25 February 2020
In an opinion piece in the NZ Herald this morning, Angela Griffen reflects on Fred Hollows’ final months.
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A husband’s act of love restores sight after four years of darkness
07 January 2020
Justina lost vision in both eyes in 2016. As the mother of four children, it was the saddest moment for her children and family, especially her loving husband. -
The Foundation team helping fight measles in Samoa
09 December 2019
As the measles epidemic continues in Samoa, our team are now helping with the outbreak by administering vaccinations. -
The Herald's Viva Magazine features our Outreach in Samoa
22 November 2019
Viva Magazine's Fashion & Creative Director Dan Ahwa joined us at a recent Outreach in Samoa -
Magic Radio highlights The Foundation in interview series
21 November 2019
Magic Radio has been profiling our work over the last few weeks through a series of interviews with members of our team. -
Award-winning chef helps restore sight with Pacific-inspired yoghurt
11 November 2019
The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ is the newest recipient in an initiative from the dairy company The Collective. -
Foundation staff meet Her Majesty The Queen at a special celebration
05 November 2019
Some of our lucky staff members were among the guests at a special reception hosted by Her Majesty The Queen at Buckingham Palace last week. -
The bag that gives back sight
05 November 2019
The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ has joined forces with Viva magazine to create a limited-edition tote bag which will give a person back their eyesight. -
Congratulations to Sari, our 2019 Junior Ambassador
21 October 2019
Thanks to everyone who nominated someone for The Fred Hollows Humanity Awards. -
Our partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
10 October 2019
Read about what we have achieved in the Pacific together in this special campaign. -
Nine fathers we're celebrating this month
01 September 2019
1 September is Father's Day in New Zealand. -
Kiwibank to stop processing cheques
09 August 2019
The changes will come into effect from 28 Feb 2020. -
Radio New Zealand showcases The Foundation in two-week series
07 August 2019
Koro Vaka’uta from Radio NZ recently joined The Foundation in Suva, Fiji. -
Go plastic bag free and give the gift of sight to someone in the Pacific
19 July 2019
Buy our limited edition tote bag for $30 -
Recent Outreach saw an impressive 1,124 patients seen by eye doctors in a week
18 July 2019
The team were in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea at the beginning of July. -
Thank you to The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust
02 July 2019
Tackling avoidable blindness in the Pacific has seen great progress thanks to their support. -
Pacific Mission delegation visit Vanuatu eye clinic
21 June 2019
The Pacific Mission delegation visited Vanuatu from 4-8 June 2019. -
New equipment for Tongan eye clinic thanks to Australian Government
10 June 2019
Vaiola Hospital Eye Department has a new piece of sight-saving equipment thanks to a grant from the Australian High Commission Direct Aid Program in Tonga. -
National Eye Centre in Vanuatu visited by significant funders
07 June 2019
Representatives from The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust and the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade visited The Vanuatu National Eye Centre