NZ Blood Waikato BoP

04/09/2026

🟡 Hamilton | Tauranga | Whakatane donor whanaū. We need your help next week! 💛

We're looking for plasma donors to help fill appointments across the Bay of Plenty and Waikato.

👉 Hamilton – 194 appointments to fill and we’re open Saturday 12th Sept

👉 Tauranga – 89 appointments to fill and we’re open Saturday 12th Sept

👉 Whakatāne – 77 appointments to fill and our mobile team are with you 8th – 11th Sept at Whakatāne Baptist Church

Every plasma donation makes a life-changing difference for New Zealanders relying on plasma-based medicines and treatments.

Book your appointment today and help us fill these vital spots!

👉 Book now via the NZBlood app, at nzblood.co.nz or call us on 0800 448 325

31/08/2026

🚐 The awesome teams on our Blood and Plasma Mobiles are out and about this September as we head into Spring - check below to see if they are headed to a location near you!

🩸 Blood Drives
📍 New Plymouth | 1-3 Sept & 29 Sept-1 Oct
📍 Hawera | 1 Sept
📍 Stratford | 3 Sept
📍 Waihi | 7 Sept
📍 Whangamata | 8 Sept
📍 Whanganui | 8-10 Sept
📍 Whitianga | 9-10 Sept
📍 Te Aroha | 11 Sept
📍 Matamata | 14-15 Sept
📍 Napier | 15-17 Sept
📍 Paeroa | 17 Sept
📍 Pukekohe | 21-22 Sept
📍 Te Kowhai | 23 Sept
📍 Hastings | 23-24 Sept
📍 Kawerau | 28 Sept
📍 Whakatane | 29-30 Sept

💛 Plasma Drives
📍 Taupo | 1-4 Sept
📍 Whakatane | 8-11 Sept
📍 New Plymouth | 15-17 Sept
📍 Rotorua | 21-25 Sept
📍 Matamata | 28 Sept-02 Oct

🙌 A huge thank you to donors who are already booked in! There is a lot of illness sweeping the country and impacting appointments so if you are in good health and able to donate we would love to see you too.

Book your appointment today at nzblood.co.nz, or through the NZ Blood app or call us on 0800 448325.

28/08/2026

New Zealand Blood Service is proud to once again support Daffodil Day and the incredible work of the 💛

Whether you choose to donate blood, give financially, or volunteer your time, every contribution makes a meaningful difference. Together, we can help support patients and whānau across New Zealand. Join us this Daffodil Day and help make a difference, every act of generosity counts!

28/08/2026

🩸 URGENT: O Negative Blood Needed 🩸
O Negative is the universal blood type meaning it can be given to anyone in emergencies.
🚑 Demand is high, and we need donors now. Please donate if you can and help save lives. ❤️

Tauranga and Hamilton Centers as well as our mobile blood drive teams visiting New Plymouth, Kapuni & Stratford this coming week have whole blood appointments available!

Book in via our app, website or call us on 0800 448 325 and we can set up a booking for you.

Save up to three lives when you give blood. Book your appointment to save a life online, download the app or call us on 0800 GIVE BLOOD (0800 448 325).

25/08/2026

🩸 URGENT: O Negative Blood Needed 🩸

O Negative is the universal blood type meaning it can be given to anyone in emergencies. 🚑

Demand is high, and we need donors now. Please donate if you can and help save lives. ❤️

Our Hamilton Center is also open THIS Saturday 29 August and there are whole blood appointments available. Book in via our app, website or call us on 0800 448 325 and we can set up a booking for you.

Save up to three lives when you give blood. Book your appointment to save a life online, download the app or call us on 0800 GIVE BLOOD (0800 448 325).

21/08/2026

🚨 Hamilton & Tauranga community, we need your help. With winter illnesses affecting many people in our communities at the moment, we're seeing fewer donors able to make their appointments.

📅 At the Hamilton Centre Monday is our day of greatest need, with more than 40 appointments still available.

❤️ Walk-ins are welcome for whole blood donations. 📞 If you'd like to donate plasma as a walk-in, give us a call first and we'll let you know what appointments are available.

🕛 Weekdays between 12pm and 4pm currently have multiple appointments available. ✅ We're also OPEN Saturday 29 August at both Hamilton and Tauranga Centre's - Tauranga is only available for plasma donations on Saturday.

Every donation counts. Thank you for supporting your local donor centre.

New Zealand Blood Service Waikato & Bay of Plenty 🩸Sharing stories and updates from our Waikato and Bay of Plenty donor centres, as well as mobile drives across the Central North Island

14/08/2026

Today marks three years since we moved into our London Street premises! ❤

Since 14 August 2023, we have collected 36,601 plasma donations, 18,604 whole blood donations, and 1,601 platelet donations!

While we can't quantify the amount of cheese and biscuits enjoyed over the past three years, we're sure it's been substantial.

A heartfelt thank you to all our donors for your ongoing generosity and support. Your willingness to give helps save and improve lives every day. Every donation makes a meaningful difference, and the achievements we celebrate today would not have been possible without your continued commitment to patients and our community.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to our dedicated staff, whose professionalism, commitment, and care make these achievements possible every day. Your hard work ensures our donors have a positive experience and helps us continue delivering for patients in need.

Finally, thank you to our incredible volunteers for the warm welcome, support, and encouragement you provide to donors every day. Your generosity of time and commitment helps create a positive donation experience and is a valued part of our success. 🎉

10/08/2026

😎 Meet Ric!

Ric is one of our Donor Technicians, and part of our awesome Collections Team who help collect blood, plasma and platelets from our generous donors every day.

This week, Ric and the team need your help to fill:
🟡 101 plasma appointments
🔴 96 whole blood appointments

If you've been meaning to donate, now's the perfect time. We're OPEN this Saturday to make it even easier to roll up your sleeve and make a difference.

Book online, via our app or by calling 0800 448 325.

04/08/2026

🩸 Right now, we have 56 whole blood donation appointments available, and we're calling on our amazing Hamilton community to help out.

If you're eligible to donate and feeling well come in and see us!
It only takes a little time, but the impact can be life-changing.

❤️ Every donation counts.

Thanks for your support, Hamilton.❤️

03/08/2026

🚐 Our Mobile Blood and Plasma Teams are on the road again this August, making it easier to donate closer to home.

Whether you're a regular donor or have been thinking about donating for the first time, we'd love to see you at one of our upcoming mobile drives. Every donation helps ensure patients across Aotearoa have access to the lifesaving blood and plasma products they need. ❤️

🩸 Blood Drives
📍 Papamoa | 3-4 Aug
📍 Omokoroa | 5 Aug
📍 New Plymouth | 4-6 Aug
📍 Mt Maunganui | 7 Aug
📍 Rotorua | 10-12 Aug
📍 Te Puke | 17-18 Aug
📍 Napier | 18-20 Aug
📍 Whakatāne | 19-20 Aug
📍 Pukekohe | 24-25 Aug
📍 Gisborne | 25-27 Aug
📍 Cambridge | 26-27 Aug

💛 Plasma Drives
📍 Matamata | 3-7 Aug
📍 Hastings | 11-13 Aug (currently fully booked)
📍 New Plymouth | 18-20 Aug (Tuesday and Wednesday are currently fully booked, with limited appointments still available on Thursday)
📍 Rotorua | 24-28 Aug

🙌 A huge thank you to our Hastings plasma donors for filling every available appointment!

If you're hoping to donate plasma in Hastings or New Plymouth, please keep an eye on the NZ Blood app or our website. Appointments can become available if cancellations occur, and we'd love to fill those spaces.

Book your appointment today at nzblood.co.nz, or through the NZ Blood app or call us on 0800 448325.