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Family Planning is New Zealand's leading provider of sexual and reproductive health services and information.
Family Planning has a network of 30 clinics across New Zealand. We have been providing sexual and reproductive health services for more than 80 years.
Family Planning - Latest News [Page 4]
UK government acknowledges New Zealander in New Year Honour
Tuesday, 3 January 2012, 1:28 pm | Family Planning
Family Planning has welcomed the British New Year’s Honour given to its former executive director saying it’s a significant acknowledgement of her work – in particular her work on behalf of women, young people, health and human rights. More >>
The World Population at 7 Billion
Monday, 31 October 2011, 11:26 am | Family Planning
The New Zealand Parliamentarians' Group on Population and Development (NZPPD) marked the world's population reaching 7 billion with an event at parliament highlighting the importance of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). More >>
Family Planning comment on sexuality education
Tuesday, 20 September 2011, 10:51 am | Family Planning
Family Planning says international evidence proves that good quality, comprehensive sexuality education delays the onset of sexual activity, reduces the number of partners, the frequency of intercourse and increases condom and contraceptive use. More >>
Adolescent sexual and reproductive health needs
Friday, 12 August 2011, 8:56 am | Family Planning
International Youth Day provides opportunity to discuss adolescent sexual and reproductive health needs in the Pacific More >>
Jackie Blue part of Solomon Islands study tour
Tuesday, 5 July 2011, 1:49 pm | Family Planning
Dr. Jackie Blue, National MP and Chair of the New Zealand Parliamentarians’ Group on Population and Development (NZPPD) arrived in Honiara , Solomon Islands today as part of a study tour organised by Family Planning International. More >>
Family Planning has reopened its Christchurch Clinic
Tuesday, 1 March 2011, 1:10 pm | Family Planning
Family Planning has reopened its Christchurch Clinic at 9 Washington Way in the central city. More >>
Sexual and Reproductive Health on agenda
Wednesday, 13 October 2010, 2:51 pm | Family Planning
Four of the most high-profile experts in global sexual and reproductive health are speaking at the Family Planning Conference being held in Wellington this week. More >>
New programme focuses on young men
Monday, 23 August 2010, 4:43 pm | Family Planning
Men who hold traditional views about gender roles and the “place” of women are more likely to be violent international research shows. And, it’s these traditional views that are being challenged by a new programme from Family Planning which focuses ... More >>
Youth Week 2010 – media statement
Wednesday, 26 May 2010, 10:28 am | Family Planning
Most secondary school students have never had sexual intercourse, according to the most recent New Zealand data – figures which are often overlooked in conversations about young people. More >>
Centre closure bad news for teens
Friday, 12 March 2010, 9:44 am | Family Planning
Closure of the 198 Youth Health Centre in Christchurch is bad news for the city’s young people and surprising in light of a positive evaluation from the Ministry of Health late last year on the effectiveness of youth health services, Family Planning ... More >>
Update From Family Planning
Friday, 15 January 2010, 11:32 am | Family Planning
Gumboots, jandals, condoms are three Kiwi rubber essentials according to Family Planning and are the focus of a campaign designed to get New Zealanders talking about condoms and practising safer sex. More >>
Musicians Unite in Support of Maternal Health
Tuesday, 20 October 2009, 9:33 am | Family Planning
Wellington, 19th October 2009: A fabulous line-up of New Zealand female musicians will take part in ‘Safe and Sound’, a concert in support of maternal health in the Pacific at the San Francisco Bathhouse, Wellington, on 22nd October 2009. Organised ... More >>
Medical Abortion Conference
Monday, 19 October 2009, 10:26 am | Family Planning
180 participants from Australia and New Zealand attended a conference in Wellington on Friday 16 October and Saturday 17 October to discuss the use of mifepristone in Australasia. The conference heard of new initiatives to provide early medical abortion ... More >>
Hearing on Maternal Health in the Pacific
Thursday, 17 September 2009, 5:34 pm | Family Planning Association
Wellington, 17th September 2009: The New Zealand Parliamentarians' Group on Population and Development (NZPPD) will hold an ‘Open Hearing on Maternal Health in the Pacific’ at the New Zealand Parliament on 21st September 2009. A broad range of individuals ... More >>
DVD for Deaf community
Friday, 31 July 2009, 10:28 am | Family Planning Association
Family Planning has a range of resources and pamphlets in different languages but has recently broken new ground with the development of a resource for the Deaf community – a DVD in New Zealand Sign Language. More >>
DVD for Deaf community
Thursday, 30 July 2009, 5:08 pm | Family Planning Association
Family Planning has a range of resources and pamphlets in different languages but has recently broken new ground with the development of a resource for the Deaf community – a DVD in New Zealand Sign Language. Director Health Promotion Frances Bird says ... More >>
Responding to the Economic Crisis in the Pacific
Monday, 13 July 2009, 2:23 pm | Family Planning
On the eve of the 20th World Population Day, Family Planning International is joining the global call for ongoing and increased investment in women, 52 per cent of the world’s population, during the global economic crisis and beyond. More >>
Investing in Women is a Smart Choice
Friday, 10 July 2009, 9:37 am | Family Planning Association
Wellington, 10th July 2009: On the eve of the 20th World Population Day, Family Planning International is joining the global call for ongoing and increased investment in women, 52 per cent of the world’s population, during the global economic crisis ... More >>
Sex & the Global Economic Crisis; Experts Visit NZ
Tuesday, 7 April 2009, 10:47 am | Family Planning Association
Wellington, 7 April 2009: The case for additional investment in sexual and reproductive health and rights is compelling in the current climate of global economic crisis, according to Dr Sharon Camp, President and Chief Executive Officer of the United ... More >>
Family Planning apply for Early Abortion Licence
Wednesday, 11 March 2009, 9:38 am | Family Planning Association
Family Planning Council has decided to apply to the Abortion Supervisory Committee for a licence to provide an Early Medical Abortion service. Family Planning President Linda Penno says the decision by the organisation’s governing body reflects its ... More >>
