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National award celebrates Smokefree Retailers
Tuesday, 23 September 2008, 5:18 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation says that its new award for shops that stop displaying tobacco marketing–the first of which was presented to a central Dunedin dairy today–is aimed at encouraging more shops to get on board against cigarette ... More >>
Shorty St actor’s efforts for asthma appreciated
Tuesday, 29 July 2008, 4:36 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Shortland Street actor Alison Quigan’s decision to donate proceeds from the sale of a plate she hand-painted to the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation has been warmly welcomed by Foundation Executive Director, Jane Patterson. More >>
Asthma Foundation worried by tobacco revelations
Friday, 4 July 2008, 4:13 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation, a member of the Smokefree Coalition (SFC), is seriously concerned about reports that a pro-tobacco lobby group has misled New Zealanders regarding its backers and what its intentions are. More >>
Foundation worried by tobacco lobby revelation
Friday, 4 July 2008, 12:46 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation, a member of the Smokefree Coalition (SFC), is seriously concerned about reports that a pro-tobacco lobby group has misled New Zealanders regarding its backers and what its intentions are. More >>
People should get free flu vaccinations
Thursday, 19 June 2008, 9:52 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The flu season’s starting to kick in and time’s running out for people with respiratory conditions to get their free flu vaccines this winter, says the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation. More >>
Robyn Malcolm talks about family asthma experience
Friday, 9 May 2008, 11:41 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Outrageous Fortune star Robyn Malcolm is giving her support to asthma awareness. Robyn is backing the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation’s Balloon Day campaign. Tomorrow is Balloon Day and interesting, fun events are being held at participating ... More >>
Magic Air Balloon Promotes Asthma Awareness
Wednesday, 7 May 2008, 1:01 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The fact that 1 in 4 Kiwi kids has asthma will be promoted at a spectacular height in Auckland this evening, in fact up to six storeys high.. More >>
Darren Hughes backs asthma awareness
Sunday, 4 May 2008, 5:55 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Otaki MP Darren Hughes (pictured) has come out strongly in support of World Asthma Day, which is this Tuesday, 6 May. More >>
World Asthma Day challenge to MPs
Friday, 2 May 2008, 9:28 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation is marking World Asthma Day on 6 May, 2008 by laying down a challenge to New Zealand’s political parties to come up with some robust approaches to tackling the huge asthma problem in this country. More >>
Wellington Mayor supports asthma campaign
Wednesday, 30 April 2008, 12:26 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation is delighted that Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast is supporting its Balloon Day asthma awareness and fundraising campaign. More >>
ACT Leader endorses asthma campaign
Friday, 18 April 2008, 5:22 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Epsom MP and ACT Leader Rodney Hide says he was astonished to hear that about one in six New Zealand adults and one in four Kiwi kids has asthma. More >>
Free Flu Vaccine For Asthma Sufferers
Friday, 11 April 2008, 12:07 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Over half a million Kiwis with respiratory conditions may be eligible for free flu vaccine More >>
Let’s do more for the one in four!
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 3:31 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The fact that one in four Kiwi kids has asthma is one of the important messages the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation is stressing in its Balloon Day 2008 campaign, officially launched today. More >>
Balloon Day 2008 launch
Thursday, 20 March 2008, 5:07 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Balloon Day 2008 launch: enjoy the gorgeous glow and spare a thought for kids with asthma More >>
Balloon Day launch: enjoy the gorgeous glow
Thursday, 20 March 2008, 3:55 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
“Beautiful, multi-coloured hot air balloons aglow at dusk, looking glorious. This promises to be one of the highlights of Easter weekend’s Lift Off Balloon Fiesta at the Levin Showgrounds, says Asthma and Respiratory Foundation Executive Director, ... More >>
Māori respiratory health crisis
Wednesday, 20 February 2008, 12:10 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Māori have been dying from asthma and other respiratory conditions at two-and-a-half times the rate of non-Māori, according to startling newly-released research. More >>
Big awards on Tuesday night
Friday, 16 November 2007, 5:09 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Let’s acknowledge the achievements of a group of positive people with respiratory conditions that are often underestimated. More >>
Foundation calls for action on cigarette displays
Tuesday, 16 October 2007, 5:12 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Backing the Cancer Society’s call for a ban on the display of tobacco products for sale, the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation said today that an estimated 170 000 New Zealanders live with respiratory problems due to smoking. More >>
Recognize unsung heroes with respiratory problems
Friday, 21 September 2007, 1:59 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The upcoming Asthma and Respiratory Awards provide a timely reminder that thousands of New Zealanders with respiratory conditions face real challenges positively, sometimes heroically, the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation said today. More >>
Only days left for Achievers’ Awards nominations
Monday, 3 September 2007, 12:00 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
People only have days left to get in their nominations for the Asthma and Respiratory Achievers’ Awards to be held at Government House, Wellington, in late November. More >>
