At Harrisons, we’ve always believed that a home should be a place that feels safe, warm, and full of love. And for over 17 years, we’ve extended that belief beyond the four walls of your home - to the whānau and communities that make New Zealand what it is.
Since 2008, Harrisons has donated over $1,000,000 to Breast Cancer Foundation NZ - helping fund life-saving research, education, and patient support programmes.
As a long-term major partner of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ, we now pledge $100,000 annually from the sales of our flooring, curtains, blinds, and solar panels.
That’s not a small number. That’s real money going to real people - mothers, wives, aunties, daughters, sisters - at some of the hardest moments of their lives.
We’re incredibly proud of this partnership, and we want to keep giving!
Harrisons’ products that make a difference
Every time a customer chooses one of the following products, a donation goes directly to Breast Cancer Foundation NZ:
- Dunlop Pink Underlay - (Harrisons Flooring) the unsung hero under your carpet.
- Urban & Soul Curtain Collection (Harrisons Curtains & Blinds) – large range of window furnishings to suit New Zealand homes and businesses.
- AIKO Solar Panels or Tesla Powerwall (Harrisons Solar) – future proof your home and take control of your power bills.
So, when you’re ready to refresh your floors, update your curtains, or go solar, know that your choice counts for something far bigger than your home.
Image source: Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
Where does the money go?
The money we donate to Breast Cancer Foundation NZ supports three core areas:
- Awareness and education - including nurse educators who travel the country in their iconic pink campervans.
- Patient support - from specialist breast cancer nurses and counselling to physiotherapy and clinical workshops.
- Research and innovation - funding the national Breast Cancer Register and grants that bring new discoveries and clinical trials to New Zealand.
Why Breast Cancer Foundation NZ needs support
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ receives no government funding. Every dollar from major partners like Harrisons, Stuff, Farmers, Griffins Snacks, and Estée Lauder go directly towards programmes that help more New Zealanders get faster diagnoses, better care, and brighter outcomes. The foundation actively advocates for change at a government level.
Image source: Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
Early detection saves lives
Breast cancer is most treatable when it’s caught early. Please make time for regular mammograms and do monthly self-checks. For information, resources and support, visit Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
Takeaway statistics
- Breast cancer is the most common cancer among New Zealand women, affecting 1 in 9 women over their lifetime.
- According to Breast Cancer Trials, more than 3,600 new cases of breast cancer are estimated to be diagnosed in NZ this year - around 9 people every single day. Breast Cancer Trials
- More than 650 women die from breast cancer in New Zealand each year - almost two every day.
- 89% of women diagnosed with breast cancer in NZ survive five years past their diagnosis — up from 79% since 1999.
Thank you for being part of this with us. That purchase, that referral, that pink underlay, curtain, solar panel, battery from Harrisons - it all adds up to something extraordinary. One million dollars and counting!
To see the latest donation amount, visit Harrisons About Us page.
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