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Prevent respiratory illness like coronavirus with hygiene
Wednesday, 5 February 2020, 1:21 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The 2019-nCoV coronavirus has not yet reached New Zealand, but good health practice is still important, says Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ. More >>
Don’t Get Sucked In; vaping education campaign launches
Monday, 3 February 2020, 11:18 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) has launched a new education campaign today, aiming to educate young people about the adverse health effects of e-cigarettes and vaping. More >>
Study highlights the urgent need for vaping education
Thursday, 23 January 2020, 12:26 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Almost 40% of Kiwi students have experimented with vaping or e-cigarettes, according to a new study from the University of Auckland. More >>
Nominations Open for NZ Respiratory Achievers Awards
Wednesday, 22 January 2020, 11:56 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Nominations are now open for the 2020 New Zealand Respiratory Achievers Awards, to be hosted by Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ at Te Papa, Wellington, on November 5. More >>
Smoke a timely reminder to check inhalers
Tuesday, 7 January 2020, 3:39 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Smoke from Australian bush fires could have effects on asthma, COPD, and other respiratory conditions if it reaches low air levels, says Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ. More >>
Manage asthma for a better summer
Friday, 13 December 2019, 1:30 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Longer and warmer days are a welcome change, but with them comes a host of asthma and allergy triggers to watch out for. More >>
Don’t Get Sucked In - New campaign to tackle teen vaping
Thursday, 28 November 2019, 9:34 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) has announced its plans today to launch a nationwide, youth focussed vaping education campaign, at the beginning of Term One 2020. More >>
Helping Kiwis Catch Their Breath this World COPD Day
Tuesday, 19 November 2019, 9:43 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
To mark World COPD day tomorrow (20 November), Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) announces their plans to introduce New Zealand’s first COPD Guidelines early next year. More >>
Government - holding its breath on vaping regulations
Wednesday, 6 November 2019, 12:56 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Smoke-free Environments (Vaping) Amendment Bill has yet to materialise, despite repeated Government promises of priority. More >>
Smoke still a risk in Auckland CBD
Thursday, 24 October 2019, 10:21 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
With the ongoing fire at SkyCity in Auckland, Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ are urging anyone with a respiratory condition to avoid the city centre as much as possible. More >>
Smart Sheep Initiative Will Help Healthy Homes
Friday, 27 September 2019, 1:30 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
A new initiative to raise awareness around temperature and humidity of New Zealand homes has been welcomed by Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ, as a way of encouraging interest in how home environments can affect respiratory health. More >>
The ‘Wild West’ of Vaping
Tuesday, 10 September 2019, 1:45 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ remain concerned by the active promotion of vaping as a smoking cessation tool, amid mounting international evidence that vaping is not as safe as it is claimed to be. More >>
Breathe Better September gets off to a flying start
Friday, 6 September 2019, 2:47 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ’s annual Breathe Better September campaign is off to a flying start with two events in Wellington this past week. More >>
Making Space for Spacers - ARFNZ
Tuesday, 27 August 2019, 10:20 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) are pleased to announce a new initiative to distribute free spacers for use with respiratory inhalers to regional asthma societies and organisations across New Zealand. More >>
Car smoking ban keeping children safe
Thursday, 22 August 2019, 1:24 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ supports submissions to yesterday’s Health Select Committee around the Smoke-free Environments Amendment Bill to ban smoking in cars with children, says Chief Executive Letitia O’Dwyer. More >>
Research highlights need for healthier homes
Thursday, 15 August 2019, 12:02 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
New research on the link between damp housing and children’s respiratory health supports Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ’s assertion that there is a strong need for proper housing for all New Zealanders, says Chief Executive Letitia O’Dwyer. More >>
Regulation will clear the air around vaping
Wednesday, 31 July 2019, 9:35 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Incoming regulations from the Ministry of Health on the promotion and sale of e-cigarettes and vaping products will be good news for everyone, says Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ Chief Executive Letitia O’Dwyer. More >>
Bridging the Gap with Healthy Homes
Wednesday, 24 July 2019, 12:40 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Kāinga Ora-Homes and Communities Bill is an opportunity to bridge the gap between Government and community health, says Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ Chief Executive Letitia O’Dwyer. Poor living conditions can lead to serious health conditions, ... More >>
Be an Everyday Hero this Breathe Better September
Tuesday, 16 July 2019, 10:28 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Breathe Better September campaign is open for signups now, with five-year-old Sapphire being the first to get involved. Breathe Better September is the annual campaign run by Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ to increase awareness for the ... More >>
ARFNZ offers expert advice on 'Vaping Facts' website
Wednesday, 12 June 2019, 12:19 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ commends the Ministry of Health on the creation of their ‘Vaping Facts’ website, but maintains that this is still the beginning of a long process. ARFNZ Chief Executive Letitia O’Dwyer says that the ... More >>
