Give blood, give plasma, give hope

Plumbers are being urged to roll up their sleeves by the New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS), which needs more than 40,000 new donors to join the registry in the next 12 months.

“Every week, more than 5,000 donations are needed to keep pace with growing demand for blood and plasma in New Zealand,” says Scott Pearce, Donor Relations Coordinator at NZBS. “One donation can save up to three lives.”

All blood types are greatly needed, although NZBS always needs donors in the A and O blood groups, given more than 80% of New Zealanders have these blood types.

“If it has been more than two years since you last donated, NZBS would love for you to become an active donor again,” says Scott. “If your details have changed, it might explain why we haven’t contacted you.” Those who have never donated before can find out if they are eligible by visiting www.nzblood.co.nz

Those who have previously been told they couldn’t donate due to their age, or a medical condition, should also check the updated NZBS donor eligibility criteria, as they may now be eligible to donate.

Book an appointment online, via the NZ Blood Service Donor App, or by phoning 0800 GIVE BLOOD (0800 448 325).

John Kendrick of Quix Auckland Ltd was among the six Bike For Blokes cyclists who rode for 26 days from Cape Reinga to Bluff in February and March, with the goal of raising $300,000 for two men's health charities. Anything raised over and above this amount will go towards Cyclone Gabrielle flood relief.

Bike for Blokes welcomes your donations at bikeforblokes.co.nz

Kohler will be marking 150 years in 2023 with limited-edition product releases, digital storytelling and commemorative apparel under the anniversary theme of Come All Creators. “Bold moves and an entrepreneurial spirit are in our DNA and have deep meaning within our organization—starting with our founder John Michael Kohler who formed our company in Wisconsin together with an immigrant workforce creating new and better lives for their families,” says Chair and CEO David Kohler, the fourth generation of Kohler family leadership.

“As we celebrate our 150 years of achievements, learnings, and growth, we encourage all passionate creators to join our pursuit of continuous improvement in providing gracious living for future generations through better design, innovation, wellness, and sustainability.”