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Whooping Cough Outbreak Prompts Calls For Urgent Action
Friday, 11 October 2024, 11:27 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Figures from the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) show 187 cases reported in September, more than double the previous month’s total of 75. More >>
More Kiwis Suffer From Respiratory Disease Than Previously Thought, New Data Shows
Sunday, 22 September 2024, 2:35 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ has released the 2023 Impact of Respiratory Disease in New Zealand report today which reveals 1 in 5 Kiwis are affected by a respiratory illness. The previous report, released in 2021, found that figure was ... More >>
Unchecked Rentals Threaten Health Of New Zealanders
Thursday, 25 July 2024, 10:07 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ, which advocates for the 700,000 Kiwis living with respiratory disease, is urging the Government to implement an assessment requirement so tenants know their homes meet the Residential Tenancies (Healthy Homes Standards) ... More >>
Hit-and-run Victim First Kiwi To Run Across Australia And America
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 9:27 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
A Wellington ultra-runner and hit-and-run survivor is believed to be the first Kiwi to run across Australia and America. Nick Ashill has just completed an almost 4000km run from Perth to Sydney to raise funds for the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation ... More >>
Youth Want Tighter Vaping Controls
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 2:17 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
School children want vapes to be harder to buy, less prolific and more expensive. More >>
Asthma-related Hospitalisations Plummet, NZ Leads The World In Asthma Management
Wednesday, 29 May 2024, 12:14 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Asthma-related hospital admissions plummeted by almost 20 per cent during a four-year period, new findings show. More >>
Sick Children Among Those Honoured At Awards Night
Friday, 24 May 2024, 5:51 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The awards, hosted by the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ, were held in Wellington on Thursday evening to honour and celebrate the achievements of New Zealanders living with respiratory conditions. More >>
‘A Silent Killer’ - Call For Ban Of Unflued Gas Heaters
Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 8:14 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Unflued gas heaters, commonly purchased due to their affordability and convenience, harbour poisonous gases that can cause serious lung problems and - in severe cases - death. More >>
Ban Vape Stores Near Schools, Not Just Cell Phones In Schools
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 2:14 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ Chief Executive Ms Letitia Harding says feedback from students in the Foundation’s vaping educational workshops cite access as one of the biggest contributors to the uptake of vaping among youth. More >>
‘Another Nail In The Coffin’ - Vaping Study Shows Link To Heart Failure
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 8:08 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation believes the new research provides further evidence that vaping is harmful to your health. More >>
Vaping ‘Report Card’ For Government Reveals Average Grades
Monday, 15 April 2024, 12:16 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
As thousands of parents comb through their children’s Term 1 report cards, the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ has given the Government its very own. More >>
Call To Fund More Boots On The Ground For Vaping Vigilance
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 2:24 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ Chief Executive Ms Letitia Harding says that news of job cuts in the Regulated Products Team at the Ministry of Health was unfortunate, but not surprising. More >>
Cannabis Use Bad For The Lungs And The Heart
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 9:25 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
As the perception of the harms of cannabis decreases, new evidence has emerged linking the illicit drug to lung and heart disease. The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ believes the new research will challenge the common misconception that cannabis ... More >>
Disposable Vape Ban Commended By Health Organisation
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 1:30 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The complete ban of disposable vapes is a positive step forward in the fight against the youth vaping epidemic. The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ, which has been calling for stricter vaping regulations for years, is pleased to see the Government ... More >>
Weaving A Strong Future For Respiratory Health
Monday, 18 March 2024, 9:29 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Education around the health benefits of woollen carpets in homes is one of the many reasons Wools of New Zealand have chosen to support the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ. The woollen carpet retailer has become a Gold partner of the Foundation’s Friends ... More >>
Vulnerable Kiwis Miss Out On Free Flu Jab Due To Funding Cuts
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 12:03 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
New Zealand’s most vulnerable populations are being dealt another blow with funding to provide free flu vaccines cut for the 2024 season. In November last year, Pharmac stopped funding medicine that prevents serious illness from RSV. Now it has cut funding ... More >>
Vaping Comments The "Understatement Of The Century"
Wednesday, 28 February 2024, 10:33 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Associate Minister’s comment that vaping "got away on us" is the understatement of the century, Asthma and Respiratory Foundation Chief Executive Letitia Harding says. Casey Costello told TVNZ’s Breakfast that they were slow ... More >>
"Your Lungs Aren't Good Enough"
Tuesday, 27 February 2024, 9:22 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
"Your lungs aren’t good enough" - that’s what former Firebird cricketer Josh Brodie’s doctor told him after he shared his childhood dream of wanting to be a top sportsman. Brodie struggled with asthma as a kid, often waking in the middle ... More >>
Respiratory Risk High In Auckland And Tasman
Thursday, 8 February 2024, 10:54 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Kiwis living with a respiratory condition are being urged to take precautions to protect themselves from flare-ups caused by smoke exposure. The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is advising residents near blazes in Onehunga, Auckland and Lee Valley, ... More >>
Hospitalisation Spike Likely During Back-to-school Period
Thursday, 25 January 2024, 10:31 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Parents and teachers should prepare for a spike in asthma attacks leading to increased hospitalisations during the early weeks of Term 1. The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is encouraging everyone to be aware of the symptoms of an attack and how to respond. ... More >>
