The NZ Blood Service is encouraging people to donate, saying the demand doesn’t stop. 

Although the amount of hospital activity and the number of surgeries slow down over the holiday period, CEO Sam Cliffe says things like accidents, births, and long-term conditions are still prevalent.  

He told Kerre Woodham that they try to over-collect in the two weeks up to Christmas and for a little bit after, as their stocks tend to get a little bit spikey in January. 

Additional mobile donation stations have been set up across the country, so even if you’re not at home, there are options available. 

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