News
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Fiji and PNG teams manage COVID outbreaks, eye care continues elsewhere
21 June 2021
As COVID-19 outbreaks in Fiji and Papua New Guinea put communities and healthcare systems under considerable pressure, The Foundation continues to conduct sight-saving outreaches in the Pacific when it is safe to do so. -
Meet our new Papua New Guinea Country Manager
11 June 2021
We welcome Eileen Tugum as our new Papua New Guinea Country Manager. She took some time out of her day to tell us about herself. -
Cheques are ending. What’s next?
26 May 2021
Eve and Julie from our Supporter Services team are here to help people manage the transition away from cheques -
Mr Morris Dine by Donation dinners a delectable success
20 May 2021
What’s better than a night out at one of Auckland’s hottest new restaurants? A night out at one of Auckland’s hottest new restaurants while helping The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ continue our work in the Pacific. -
A visit from our 2020 Humanity Awards winner
05 May 2021
Recently we caught up with our Humanity Awards 2021 Junior Ambassador, Elly Roadley. She told us that receiving the award has changed her outlook on life.
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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. -
We announce this year’s Humanity Awards Junior Ambassador
21 October 2020
The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ has announced Elly Roadley, from Whangaparaoa School as its Humanity Awards 2020 Junior Ambassador. -
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. -
COVID-19 significantly impacts Fred Hollows’ sight-saving work in the Pacific
05 August 2020
As COVID-19 continues throughout the globe, the impact of the pandemic in the Pacific is of immense concern. -
Grandma takes a daring leap for sight
09 July 2020
Last week one of our donors became the oldest person to bungy jump off the Auckland Harbour Bridge. -
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. -
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. -
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.