A trip to the supermarket could see you walking out with more than just your groceries.
This October marks the Stroke Foundation of New Zealand's Big Blood Pressure Check, giving tens of thousands of people the chance to get their blood pressure checked for free at participating sites across the country - and the Bay of Plenty is included.
In its 11th year, the Stroke Foundation is calling on New Zealanders to come along to one of the Big Blood Pressure Check testing stations at various Pak'nSave and New World sites on October 5.
Usually, there are no symptoms associated with high blood pressure. The only way to know if you are affected is to get tested.
Stroke Foundation of New Zealand chief executive Mark Vivian said getting a free blood pressure check this month could be a life-saving.