The NZ Blood Service is urgently calling for more Kiwis to roll up their sleeves before Christmas.

The service needs another 7000 eligible blood and plasma donors in the next fortnight so it can meet demand for the holiday season.

Blood need is currently on the rise, and is projected to increase by 4 percent this summer.

New Zealand Blood Service spokesperson Asuka Burge says a donation would be a great Christmas gift.

LISTEN ABOVE

The NZ Blood Service is urgently calling for more Kiwis to roll up their sleeves before Christmas.
The service needs another 7000 eligible blood and plasma donors in the next fortnight so it can meet demand for the holiday season.
Blood need is currently on the rise, and is projected to increase by 4 percent this summer.
New Zealand Blood Service spokesperson Asuka Burge says a donation would be a great Christmas gift.
LISTEN ABOVE

Don't miss a thing while you're on holiday, with Newstalk ZB Holiday Breakfast. We deliver the best in news, views and opinion to keep Kiwis informed and entertained while you're on the road, at the bach, or relaxing at home.

Don't miss a thing while you're on holiday, with Newstalk ZB Holiday Breakfast. We deliver the best in news, views and opinion to keep Kiwis informed and entertained while you're on the road, at the bach, or relaxing at home.

Don't miss a thing while you're on holiday, with Tim Dower and Newstalk ZB Holiday Breakfast.

Holiday Breakfast

Don't miss a thing while you're on holiday, with Tim Dower and Newstalk ZB Holiday Breakfast. Tim delivers the best in news, views and opinion to keep Kiwis informed and entertained while you're on the road, at the bach, or relaxing at home.