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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 >>
Budget brush-off won’t slow down Foundation
Wednesday, 5 June 2019, 11:43 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
A lack of Government consideration in the 2019 Wellbeing Budget won’t slow down the work of community health organisations, says Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ Chief Executive Letitia O’Dwyer. More >>
Education and Balance key to NZ Smokefree 2025
Thursday, 30 May 2019, 9:00 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) marks World Smoke Free Day tomorrow with a call for more education to the public on vaping and e-cigarettes. The Foundation stresses that the promotion of e-cigarettes being a healthier alternative to cigarette ... More >>
Wellbeing Budget Could Be a Breath of Fresh Air
Wednesday, 22 May 2019, 10:13 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Wellbeing budget could be a turning point for community health NGOs, says Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ CE Letitia O’Dwyer. ARFNZ has provided resources, education, and support for the 700,000 New Zealanders living with respiratory conditions ... More >>
Breakthrough Asthma Study Set to Revolutionise Treatment
Monday, 20 May 2019, 9:19 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Findings from a New Zealand-led asthma study published in the New England Journal of Medicine today have discovered a way to significantly improve the treatment and management of asthma – the world’s most common form of respiratory illness. The ... More >>
Schools get involved for World Asthma Day tomorrow
Monday, 6 May 2019, 9:26 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Over 130 schools throughout New Zealand have signed up to celebrate World Asthma Day tomorrow May 7, to educate children and teachers on the triggers and management of asthma. More >>
World Earth Day: Air quality and its effects on health
Monday, 15 April 2019, 9:22 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
A newly formed partnership between Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) and NIWA (National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research) aims to provide the latest air quality research to over 700,000 people living with respiratory conditions in ... More >>
World Allergy Week: Why healthy homes are important
Thursday, 4 April 2019, 10:14 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Ahead of World Allergy Week kicking off on April 7, the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ places a timely reminder on the benefits of maintaining a healthy home for those who live with asthma and allergies. In New Zealand, approximately 70 to 80 percent ... More >>
