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PRIORITIES & PROGRESS: HEALTH & WELLBEING | SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT | SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS | PEOPLE & CULTURE | EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE
AIA Vitality Charity Partnerships Through AIA Vitality, we have partnered with three important organisations who share our commitment to making a difference throughout Aotearoa and helping New Zealanders live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. Our AIA Vitality members can choose to donate their weekly Active Rewards to these partners, and we drive further engagement with our members and employees to raise awareness and additional donations.
Heart Foundation With over 180,000 New Zealanders living with heart disease 7 , the Heart Foundation is leading the fight against Aotearoa New Zealand’s single biggest killer – heart disease. At AIA NZ we support the Heart Foundation’s proactive approach to heart health and the great mahi (work) the Heart Foundation undertake to raise awareness in our communities. AIA NZ is an active supporter of the Heart Foundation’s annual Big Heart Appeal, which is a great opportunity to boost awareness of the importance of heart health and identify the signs of heart disease. In 2024 we organised a livestream event for our employees to learn about improving their heart health and the importance of eating well, and encouraged them to volunteer during the Big Heart Appeal street collections. We also supported the inaugural May Marathon event with prize packs, encouraging New Zealanders to help raise funds for life-saving heart research while challenging themselves to walk or run 42 km (or more) during May in a month-long commitment to better health.
Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand AIA are proud supporters of the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand and the mahi they undertake to champion positive mental health and wellbeing for all New Zealanders. We share a common goal with the Mental Health Foundation to encourage all New Zealanders to make positive changes to their health and wellbeing to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. We support a number of annual campaigns to raise awareness and funds, such as: •
Trees That Count
CHRISTMAS APPEAL
“Guided by our Purpose, we’re helping build healthier communities
Trees That Count is a national charity that mobilises businesses, planters and individuals to restore the unique biodiversity of Aotearoa New Zealand, take action on climate risk and grow a brighter future through the planting of native trees. We know the environment has a direct impact on the health and wellbeing of our customers, our employees and our communities, and by taking action to drive positive environmental change, we can support greater health and wellbeing, while also helping to grow a cleaner and greener Aotearoa. Through our partnership with Trees That Count we have our Memorial Tree Planting programme, where for each of our life insurance customers who have recently passed away, AIA NZ fund the planting of a native tree in their memory. We feel it is a unique and meaningful way to honour the memory of our life customers while helping to restore flora and fauna for future generations. We also organise an annual Memorial Tree Planting Day for our employees, partners and AIA Vitality Ambassadors to take part in, which is always a great day out doing good in nature. In 2024, we reached the milestone of having planted over 20,000 trees with Trees That Count since our partnership began.
In 2024, our employees supported De Paul House in our local area on Auckland’s North Shore, who provide whanau/ families living in poverty or hardship with housing and a place where they can gain valuable support and skills to improve the future for themselves and their children.
across Aotearoa New Zealand by inspiring people to enhance their physical, mental, and environmental wellbeing.”
Pink Shirt Day, which is about speaking up and standing together to stop bullying – Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora. It is a day to celebrate diversity and promote kindness and inclusion. We encourage our people and partners to get involved – whether it’s donning a pink shirt, sharing kind words with a team member, or attending educational webinars. Mental Health Awareness Week , which raises awareness
MADDIE SHERLOCK
AIA NZ CHIEF CUSTOMER OFFICER
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The AIA team collected a large amount of non-perishable food items which were turned into Christmas food hampers, containing every-day essentials as well as some festive treats, for 60 families supported by De Paul House. The hampers were a well- received treat that helped spread some Christmas cheer!
of the different ways to boost mental wellbeing.
We promote this campaign through various channels to increase awareness and drive engagement with both our AIA Vitality members, and our employees.
7. https://www.heartfoundation.org.nz
AIA New Zealand Limited Sustainability Report 2024
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