Cardiac Surgery
Advancing Heart Care for the Waikato
Bridging the gap in Cardiac Services
In just four decades, Waikato Hospital has risen from a cardiac backwater to one of NZ’s top cardiac centres.
Timely access to modern technology has been key to this success
The presence of modern technology helps Waikato Hospital recruit specialists trained in the most up-to-date techniques.
For 49 years The Heart Trust has provided funding for modern cardiac technology at Waikato Hospital, so that patients can get access to top class care.
Spurred on by the Trust's efforts, subsequent generations of this technology are provided by the Government.
50th
Year
$3 million
Invested in cardiac services
Have you, your relatives or friends received any of these services at Waikato or other Midland Hospitals, including private hospitals?
Then you have benefited from early access to advanced technology supported by the Heart Trust.
We need your support so that future patients can continue to benefit from up-to-date cardiac technology.
Consider paying it forward by donating to The Heart Trust so future patients will benefit from the latest advances in Heart treatments – just as you, your relatives or friends have.
What we do
Act as a catalyst for the introduction of cutting-edge cardiac technology and treatments.
Provide seed funding for equipment and services, enabling hospitals to adopt life-saving innovations sooner.
Partner with District Health Boards and hospitals to ensure the region receives care equal to or better than anywhere else in New Zealand
Every donation makes a difference.
Thanks to community support, Waikato Hospital now performs over
15,000
cardiac operations
20,000
angioplasties
1000
TAVI surgeries
Making a Difference,
One Heart at a Time
Over nearly five decades, The Heart Trust has invested more than $3 million in cardiac services, supporting over one million people—one fifth of New Zealand’s population. Our work ensures that patients receive the best possible care, when they need it most.
From Champion to Heart Trust Patron
Few sporting moments rival the drama of Rob Waddell’s 2008 Olympic rowing trial against Mahe Drysdale—where mid-race heart palpitations forced Rob to ease up, revealing a private struggle with atrial fibrillation.
A year later, he underwent successful cardiac ablation at Waikato Hospital. Now a patron of The Heart Trust, Rob is giving back, helping ensure world-class cardiac care is accessible across the Midland region.
His journey—from Olympic gold to heart patient—reminds us that heart conditions can affect anyone, and that with expert care, recovery and renewal are always within reach.
Help us bring world-class heart care to your community
Every heartbeat matters
Since 1976, The Heart Trust has been at the forefront of improving cardiac care for over one million people across the Midland region, ensuring that life-saving technology, specialist expertise, and advanced treatments reach patients and families when they need it most.
Email: info@thehearttrust.org.nz
Phone: 027 391 5854
Address: 14 Horne Street, Hamilton 3204