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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 >>
New Resources Empower Whānau Management Of Asthma
Tuesday, 25 October 2022, 10:10 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
New resources now available from the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ aim to empower families to better manage children’s asthma. The Foundation has released its Child Asthma Action Plans and its Child Asthma Symptom Diaries as digitally-editable ... More >>
Massive Increase In Specialist Vape Retailers, A Major Concern Warns The Asthma And Respiratory Foundation NZ
Thursday, 6 October 2022, 9:18 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The exponential growth in specialist vape retailers across New Zealand over the last 12 months is something we should be concerned about says the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation’s Chief Executive Letitia Harding. "In February 2022 there were ... More >>
Awards To Celebrate Achievements Of Respiratory Community
Monday, 12 September 2022, 9:31 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) will honour the achievements of outstanding New Zealanders living with respiratory conditions at the Respiratory Achievers Awards to be held on 23 February 2023. Previously held biennially, the ... More >>
Prepare For Pollen Season Warns Asthma And Respiratory Foundation
Tuesday, 30 August 2022, 9:12 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) is warning people with allergies and asthma to prepare for an intense spring and summer, as forecasts indicate ideal conditions for pollen production. NIWA meteorologist Ben Noll explains that a warmer ... More >>
Smoke From Christchurch Scrap Metal Yard Fire Poses Respiratory Risk To Locals
Thursday, 18 August 2022, 11:49 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) is urging anyone with a respiratory condition living in the vicinity of the scrap metal yard fire in Christchurch to stay indoors, if possible, to avoid smoke. "It is great to hear that this fire ... More >>
Step Up For Respiratory Heath This September
Thursday, 18 August 2022, 9:43 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ's annual fundraising campaign ‘Breathe Better September’ will kick off in a few weeks, and the Foundation is calling on Kiwis to challenge themselves to at least 16 minutes of lung exercise a day - in ... More >>
Report Another Red Flag For Children’s Respiratory Health
Tuesday, 28 June 2022, 10:46 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The State of Child Health report released by Cure Kids last week provides yet more compelling evidence that action is needed now to improve the worsening state of Kiwi kids’ respiratory health says the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ). ... More >>
Nick’s Done It! Wellington Runner Defies Odds To Complete US Fundraising Journey
Monday, 20 June 2022, 10:14 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
After five years, 5400kms, 16 surgeries and one devastating hit and run accident, ultra-marathon runner Nick Ashill has finally completed his mission to cross the USA, while raising money for the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ. Elated but ... More >>
New Video Resource From ARFNZ Puts Spotlight On Vaping
Monday, 13 June 2022, 7:04 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
In response to growing calls from concerned parents and educators, the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation New Zealand is today launching an educational video series entitled, Spotlight on Vaping. The six-part video series is now available on the ... More >>
Nick Runs America - Halfway There
Friday, 10 June 2022, 10:40 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Wellington ultra-marathon runner Nick Ashill is now halfway through the final leg of a 5400km run across the US that he started five years ago. He has run 487km over the last 10 days and raised $5,673 of his $10,000 fundraising goal for the Asthma ... More >>
Wellington Runner To Complete US Coast To Coast Run, Five Years After Hit & Run
Tuesday, 31 May 2022, 3:29 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Wellington ultra-marathon runner Nick Ashill today begins the final leg of a 5400km run begun five years ago to raise funds for the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) and the UK-based Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust. Nick started his original fundraising ... More >>
Keeping Momentum To Reach Smokefree Aotearoa 2025
Tuesday, 31 May 2022, 7:03 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
New Zealand has made real progress towards building a Smokefree Aotearoa, but more urgent efforts are needed to achieve this goal by 2025 says the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand (ARFNZ). ARFNZ Chief Executive Letitia Harding says the ... More >>
Online Asthma Classroom Launched In Te Reo
Monday, 23 May 2022, 9:46 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) is today launching its successful online Sailor Digital Classroom for primary schools in te reo Māori. Heremana te Kōpūtōtara Mātauranga Huangō was funded by Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori (the ... More >>
ARFNZ And Respiratory Specialists Welcome New Funding For Preventative RSV Medicine
Thursday, 19 May 2022, 10:34 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation New Zealand, paediatricians and respiratory specialists are welcoming Pharmac’s decision to widen access to a medication which will help to protect vulnerable infants from a serious respiratory virus this winter. ... More >>
ARFNZ Welcomes Research Findings Into New 2 In 1 Asthma Inhaler Combination
Wednesday, 18 May 2022, 1:33 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) is welcoming the release of world-leading research showing that a new combination 2 in 1 inhaler, significantly reduces the risk of severe asthma attacks. The recently published study is the latest finding ... More >>
Be Prepared For Flu Season 2022
Monday, 16 May 2022, 1:38 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is advising the 700,000 New Zealanders with respiratory conditions to be well prepared for a potentially tough winter ahead. "With ongoing Covid-19 infections, new strains of winter flu entering the country ... More >>
Pulse Energy Powering Up Support Of Asthma And Respiratory Foundation NZ
Monday, 9 May 2022, 9:45 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
With winter on its way, the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) is thrilled to announce that Pulse Energy is now a Gold Sponsor of its Friends of the Foundation programme. Having a warm, dry home is essential to good respiratory health and ARFNZ ... More >>
Urgent Action Needed To Close The Gaps In New Zealand's Asthma Care
Tuesday, 3 May 2022, 9:05 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand is calling for urgent action this World Asthma Day to address significant inequalities in asthma care experienced by Māori, Pacific peoples and those living in poverty. The theme of World Asthma ... More >>
