News
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Celebrating World Teacher’s Day 2022
05 October 2022
Like our founder, Fred Hollows, we are passionate about teaching, which is why training and supporting eye care workers is a key pillar of what we do. -
One million eyesight consultations’ milestone reached in the Pacific
14 June 2022
In 2021, Team Fred, alongside its partners, achieved over one million eyesight consultations throughout the Pacific since The Foundation began working in the region in 2002. -
A donated van will change the way eye care is delivered in Tonga.
10 May 2022
Dr Duke and the team in Tonga have been handed over a new eye screening van that will help them deliver their eye care services across Tonga. -
Working together across waters
22 March 2022
The team in Fiji were all smiles on Monday morning when a much-needed package of antibiotic injections arrived, courtesy of students travelling from Samoa. -
COVID-19 update
04 February 2022
From cyclones to volcano eruptions, and now a third wave of COVID-19, 2022 has not started quietly.
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COVID-19 update from The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ
01 October 2021
New Zealand has now moved to Alert Level 4, while in Fiji, our team continues to adapt to the ever changing COVID-19 environment -
Covid's impact on the Pacific health sector
20 November 2020
Covid-19 has had a severe impact on Pacific nations this year. In the health sector, this has meant a loss of medical services across the Pacific. -
Dr Audrey Aumua talks about joining The Foundation
13 October 2020
Dr Audrey Aumua, the first Pacific woman to head The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ, speaks about what taking the helm means to her. -
Dr Audrey Aumua announced as new Chief Executive Officer
10 September 2020
The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ has a new CEO, Dr Audrey Aumua. -
Will there be a Pacific bubble?
17 June 2020
Important discussions are happening about the possibility of opening up a Pacific bubble. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
World Sight Day 2018
11 October 2018
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust partners with The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ to tackle blindness caused by diabetes in the Pacific. -
Gems from Pacific film and filmmakers
19 July 2018
Since the golden age of the silver screen, Pacific island film and filmmakers have held an important role to play in showcasing a deeper understanding of the Pacific Islands -
Radio NZ highlights The Foundation's fight against diabetic eye disease
05 June 2018
Experts from around the region met in Wellington to discuss strategies to deal with diabetes and other non-communicable diseases. -
MoU signed with Kingdom of Tonga
29 May 2018
The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting eye care services in the Kingdom of Tonga, and the provision of training for eye health professionals, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). -
International Women’s Day: Eight women we celebrate today
08 March 2018
This International Women’s Day, we salute eight of the many women who are invaluable to our organisation. -
Brian Sagala of Radio 531pi interviews Foundation Regional Programme Director Marleen Nelisse
13 February 2018
Marleen on popular Pacific radio show Radio 531pi talking Cyclone Gita, the latest from Papua New Guinea and the 25th Anniversary of Fred's passing. -
The remarkable story of how sight can impact a community
12 February 2018
Restoring someone's sight can mean the chance to return to work, and with that comes enormous personal and social benefits. -
NZ Herald acknowledge 25 years of restoring sight
07 November 2017
Explore an interactive digital story, curated by NZ Herald, celebrating 25 years for The Foundation. -
WATCH: The AM Show's Duncan Garner interviews Foundation Executive Director Andrew Bell on 25 years of restoring sight
19 October 2017
It's been 25 years since The Fred Hollows Foundation started fighting avoidable blindness across the globe. -
Radio NZ's Jesse Mulligan interviews Dr Mundi Qalo
19 October 2017
Dr Qalo leads the Pacific outreach team to countries that don’t yet have adequate eye care. He has performed thousands of sight-saving surgeries.