Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand - Latest News [Page 3]
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 >>
World Asthma Day: Getting Asthma Emergency Kits Into Kiwi Primary Schools
Tuesday, 11 April 2023, 8:53 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
This World Asthma Day, Tuesday 2 May, the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation is aiming to get Asthma Emergency Kits into New Zealand primary schools. "The theme for World Asthma Day 2023 is Asthma Care for All," explains Foundation Chief Executive ... More >>
Foundation Chief Executive Letitia Harding Receives Prestigious Honour
Tuesday, 28 March 2023, 4:54 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ’s Chief Executive Letitia Harding has been named as the recipient of the 2023 President’s Award by the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand’s (TSANZ) for her advocacy and education around the ... More >>
Greater Vaping Restrictions Should Be A Public Health Priority For The Next Government
Monday, 13 March 2023, 10:11 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation is calling for greater vaping regulations to be a priority for political parties this election year. "The Foundation is one of many voices, which includes doctors’ groups, respiratory specialists, public ... More >>
Government Proposals On Vaping A Step In Right Direction, But Help Needed In Communities
Friday, 27 January 2023, 8:37 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation New Zealand is welcoming recent proposals from Government to further restrict vaping, but says action is urgently required in communities with the greatest need. "The proposals set out by the Ministry ... More >>
Parents And Educators Need To Prepare For ‘Return To School’ Asthma Flare Ups
Tuesday, 24 January 2023, 10:45 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
As the new school year approaches, the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is advising parents and educators to be prepared for return to school asthma flare ups. "Return to school asthma flare ups are well-documented both in New Zealand and overseas. ... More >>
Look After Your Respiratory Health This Summer
Thursday, 15 December 2022, 8:47 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
With the summer holidays almost upon us, the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation is reminding Kiwis to take some simple actions to look after their respiratory health over the next months. "For those 700,000 New Zealanders with respiratory conditions, ... More >>
Finalists For The Respiratory Achievers Awards 2023 Announced
Thursday, 8 December 2022, 10:42 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation New Zealand is thrilled to announce the finalists for its Respiratory Achievers Awards to be held on 23 February 2023. The awards celebrate the achievements of outstanding New Zealanders living with respiratory conditions. ... More >>
Youth Vaping And Smoking Trends Moving In Right Direction, But Sustained Effort Is Needed
Thursday, 1 December 2022, 1:05 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is welcoming findings from the latest youth smoking and vaping survey which shows a continual decline in smoking rates. "The findings from the ASH Year 10 survey are very encouraging. Smoking rates in this ... More >>
Ministry Of Health Not Striking The Right Balance With Vaping Regulations
Friday, 25 November 2022, 9:19 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Ministry of Health is not striking the right balance between protecting young people from the harms of vaping and making vapes available for current smokers to use as a quit smoking tool says the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand. ... More >>
NZ Health Survey Shows Mixed Results For Respiratory Health Says The Asthma And Respiratory Foundation
Thursday, 17 November 2022, 3:35 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The latest statistics from the New Zealand Health Survey show a promising drop in overall smoking rates in New Zealand but highlight the ongoing issue of vaping says the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation New Zealand. "It is fantastic to see the ... More >>
COPD: New Zealand’s Poorly Understood Respiratory Killer
Friday, 11 November 2022, 10:34 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is the fourth leading cause of death in New Zealand, and it’s estimated that 15% of Kiwis over 45 live with this condition, yet very few people have ever heard of it. As World COPD Day approaches next Wednesday ... More >>