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Former Wellington Cricketer To Compete In Ironman For Charity
Wednesday, 8 November 2023, 2:06 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Former Wellington Firebird batsman Josh Brodie has hit asthma for six - now he's swapping his bat for a bike to compete in the Ironman to raise money for charity. In just over four months, on March 2 2024, Josh will compete in the Taupō Ironman ... More >>
Make Vaping A Priority: Call To New Government
Monday, 16 October 2023, 11:32 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
A prescription-only model and dedicated quit vaping support services should be a priority of the incoming Government and new Health Minister. This is the call from Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ who are strong advocates for tighter controls ... More >>
El Niño Amplifies Pollen Triggers For Asthma Sufferers
Tuesday, 3 October 2023, 12:13 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Allergy sufferers are being warned to brace themselves for the upcoming hay fever season, as El Niño weather conditions favour a windier, warmer, and drier than usual summer. And while that forecast sounds ideal for most Kiwis wanting to enjoy a beach ... More >>
New Vaping Laws Flawed
Wednesday, 20 September 2023, 11:09 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
While the new vaping laws are a step in the right direction, Government's efforts continue to fall short in addressing the escalating vaping crisis among our youth. That’s the message from Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ Chief Executive Ms ... More >>
Cleaner Air For Stench-drenched Bromley School Children
Monday, 18 September 2023, 2:17 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Forty air purifiers are being gifted to a Christchurch school to help clear the air for children with worsening respiratory issues due to the ongoing stench. The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is giving the air purifiers to Bromley School, ... More >>
Vaping's Clouded Future As Election Looms
Thursday, 7 September 2023, 11:45 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Children as young as 12 are now addicted to vaping and are being stood down from school, as the youth vaping epidemic worsens. Ms Letitia Harding, Chief Executive of Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ, says these are not isolated cases, and it ... More >>
From Hit-and-run Victim To 48-hour Marathon Runner
Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 10:22 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Nearly six years after being left for dead in a ditch following an incident during a charity run across the United States, Wellington ultra-distance runner Nick Ashill has set himself a new challenge. Ashill, dubbed ‘The Miracle Marathon Man’, is ... More >>
Devil In The Details For Asthma Pathway
Monday, 4 September 2023, 9:38 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The inclusion of childhood asthma as one of the five national pathways prioritised for development is promising news, but the challenge will be in the details, the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ says. The Foundation is calling on Te Whatu ... More >>
The Government Sees Through The Vape Haze
Tuesday, 22 August 2023, 10:44 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Asthma and Respiratory Foundation New Zealand has been calling for tougher regulations to tackle our youth vaping epidemic since 2018. Letitia Harding, Chief Executive says, "it is great to hear that Labour recognises this is a major problem in ... More >>
Laps For Lungs
Tuesday, 15 August 2023, 12:28 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
In an extraordinary display of endurance and commitment to a cause, Victoria University marketing professor and ultra-marathon runner, Nick Ashill is challenging himself to beat his 2021, 24-hour non-stop run for Breathe Better September, by embarking ... More >>
Vape Signals Are A Call For Help From Our Tamariki
Friday, 11 August 2023, 6:47 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
To protect our rangatahi, the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) and Life Education Trust NZ are calling for a complete stop to any more new Specialist Vape Retailers (SVRs) from setting up, and no front of store advertising or visibility ... More >>
Government Soft On Vapes
Wednesday, 26 July 2023, 10:33 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ has been calling for a ban on vapes being sold within one kilometre of schools and marae for years, and a complete stop to any more Specialist Vape Retailers (SVRs) from setting up. The recently announced ... More >>
Winners Announced For National Teen Art Competition Highlighting The Harms Of Vaping
Monday, 17 July 2023, 9:09 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ and the Life Education Trust are thrilled to announce the winners in the first ever Don’t Get Sucked In Poster Challenge: a national art competition for young people highlighting the harms of vaping. Entrants ... More >>
Vape Retailers Still Coming To A Community Near You
Tuesday, 27 June 2023, 12:11 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
New regulations from Government restricting the location of Specialist Vape Retailers (SVRs) are too little, too late say the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation. With 1315 SVRs currently listed on the Health Advisory Regulatory Platform, and 15 added in ... More >>
Survey Reveals Worrying Findings About The Experiences Of New Zealanders With Asthma
Thursday, 15 June 2023, 12:18 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Findings from the Asthma in New Zealand Survey, released today by the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand, show that more than half of respondents were living with poorly controlled asthma and that many of these people were not receiving ... More >>
Government Moves On Youth Vaping Inadequate
Wednesday, 7 June 2023, 1:26 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation is disappointed by the new vaping regulations announced by the Government yesterday, saying they are inadequate to address the scale and seriousness of youth vaping in Aotearoa. "While we are pleased that ... More >>
Trans-Tasman Respiratory Groups Call For Ban Of Disposable Vapes In New Zealand
Monday, 22 May 2023, 6:25 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ), the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) and the Lung Foundation Australia are joining forces to call for a ban of disposable vaping products in New Zealand. "Disposable vapes are ... More >>
Urgent Action Needed On Respiratory Health By Next Government, Following Years Of Damning Reports
Thursday, 18 May 2023, 11:24 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is calling for the next government to take long-overdue action to improve the respiratory health of New Zealanders, with successive reports showing extreme inequity in care and outcomes for those living with a respiratory ... More >>
Improving Indoor Air Quality Vital For New Zealanders’ Respiratory Health
Thursday, 27 April 2023, 9:47 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
New Zealanders need to be more aware of indoor air quality and its impact on health, particularly over winter, caution the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ, the Indoor Air Quality Research Centre of New Zealand (IAQRC) and NIWA. "Many people don’t ... More >>
Consider The Environment When Choosing Asthma Treatments
Tuesday, 18 April 2023, 9:27 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation is urging healthcare practitioners and people with respiratory conditions to discuss the environmental impact of different inhalers when considering treatment options. "Many people may not be aware of the impact ... More >>
