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febfast lite for sevens hangover

Wednesday, 12 February 2014, 10:33 am | FebFast

People who overdid it at the Wellington Sevens last weekend can give their livers a break for the rest of February by signing up to febfast. More >>

febfast kicks off with a bang

Monday, 3 February 2014, 2:35 pm | FebFast

febfast kicked off 28 days of booze free bliss with a bang over the weekend and there is still time to register, febfast coordinator Natalia Albert said today. More >>

febfast happy hour

Wednesday, 29 January 2014, 2:28 pm | FebFast

What: febfast will be giving out delicious alcohol-free drinks to celebrate the start of febfast on 1 February. Where: Wellington Railway Station (under the clock). When: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM (or until drinks run out) Friday 31 January. Who: febfast ... More >>

febfast: prizes, events, friends

Tuesday, 28 January 2014, 1:51 pm | FebFast

New Zealanders are four days away from embarking on the febfast challenge and a chance to feel healthier, win prizes, and help support young people and their families with alcohol and drug problems. “There are heaps of cool prize for febfasters, ... More >>

Kicking off febfast with a bang!

Tuesday, 21 January 2014, 12:11 pm | FebFast

The febfast challenge is kicking with a bang this year with two awesome events, febfast coordinator Natalia Albert said today. “febfast will be hosting a happy hour and a dance class in a fortnight’s time to help hydrate and energise people ... More >>

febfast registration free for an alcohol free February

Monday, 13 January 2014, 2:33 pm | FebFast

For the fourth year running, New Zealanders are being challenged to give up alcohol for the month of February to raise money and support young people and their families with alcohol and other drug problems. More >>

Forty thousand febfast thanks

Monday, 11 March 2013, 12:19 pm | FebFast

11/03/2013 Forty thousand febfast thanks By pushing pause on booze for February hundreds of New Zealanders have helped raise over $40,000 to support young people with alcohol and other drug problems. “A huge thank you to everyone who participated in febfast ... More >>

Fast results for febfast

Thursday, 28 February 2013, 9:33 am | FebFast

After 28 days of pushing pause on booze, hundreds of New Zealanders are feeling happier and healthier due to febfast, febfast coordinator Jackson Wood said today. Today is the final day of the febfast challenge, where participants forgo alcohol ... More >>

Half-arsed febfast heats up fundraising

Thursday, 14 February 2013, 4:38 pm | FebFast

With fourteen days gone and fourteen to go there is still time to do a half-arsed febfast, febfast coordinator Jackson Wood said today. More >>

Post-Sevens febfast

Monday, 4 February 2013, 8:56 am | FebFast

People who overdid it at the Wellington Sevens this weekend can give their poor livers a break for the rest of February by signing up to febfast. “The Sevens caps off a busy summer celebration season and many people are looking to give their bodies ... More >>

On your marks. Get set. febfast.

Thursday, 31 January 2013, 11:19 am | FebFast

Many New Zealanders are about to embark on 28 days of feeling healthy and energetic by starting the febfast challenge tomorrow. More >>

Awesome New Zealanders give up booze for Feb

Friday, 25 January 2013, 11:02 am | FebFast

A star-studded line up of awesome New Zealanders are supporting febfast by giving up booze during February. Febfast challenges New Zealanders to give up alcohol for the month of February to raise money in support of young people with alcohol and ... More >>

Press Pause On Booze For Feb

Wednesday, 9 January 2013, 11:20 am | FebFast

Press Pause On Booze For Feb For the third year running, New Zealanders are being challenged to give up alcohol for the month of February to raise money to support young people with alcohol and other drug problems. Coordinator Jackson Wood said ... More >>

First FebFast Recipients Receive FebFast Funds

Monday, 14 May 2012, 12:46 pm | FebFast

“Evolve is a fitting recipient for FebFast because it offers support and assistance to youth and does a whole range of activities from social work to health promotion for Wellington.” More >>

Alcohol-free month a positive experience

Friday, 13 April 2012, 9:28 am | FebFast

Giving up alcohol for a month in February helped people save money, lose weight, feel healthier and sleep better. More >>

Alcohol-free month raises more than $100,000

Monday, 5 March 2012, 9:54 am | FebFast

FebFasters are celebrating raising more than $100,000 after a whole month without drinking alcohol. More >>

Don't doubt a FebFaster

Wednesday, 29 February 2012, 1:29 pm | FebFast

It’s time for people who doubted their FebFasting friends to swallow their pride and donate a bit of cash, says FebFast Coordinator Catherine Milburn. With just one day left of FebFast, FebFasters should be hitting up their friends to donate to this ... More >>

Don't doubt a FebFaster

Wednesday, 29 February 2012, 1:28 pm | FebFast

It’s time for people who doubted their FebFasting friends to swallow their pride and donate a bit of cash, says FebFast Coordinator Catherine Milburn. With just one day left of FebFast, FebFasters should be hitting up their friends to donate to this ... More >>

Gym shapes up for FebFast challenge

Thursday, 23 February 2012, 9:59 am | FebFast

Configure Express the Gym For Women in Bethlehem, Tauranga, is helping people raise money for youth charities tackling drug and alcohol problems while reaping the health benefits of a month without alcohol. More >>

FebFasters enter final week of alcohol-free challenge

Wednesday, 22 February 2012, 2:28 pm | FebFast

The end is in sight for hundreds of people taking part in the New Zealand Drug Foundation’s annual FebFast challenge – just one more week to go. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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