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Children’s Commissioner supports alcohol-free fundraiser
Tuesday, 21 February 2012, 2:44 pm | FebFast
Children's Commissioner Dr Russell Wills says his office is supporting this year's FebFast fundraiser because of the impact of alcohol on children. More >>
MPs give up alcohol for FebFast
Friday, 17 February 2012, 3:11 pm | FebFast
Politicians are proving they’re up to the FebFast challenge. The New Zealand Drug Foundation’s annual FebFast challenges people to give up alcohol for the month of February to raise money for four youth charities. National Party MP Dr Jackie ... More >>
FebFast fundraising makes good progress
Friday, 10 February 2012, 7:40 pm | FebFast
This year’s FebFast alcohol-free month has raised more than $45,000 after just over a week and is on track to match the amount raised last year, say the organisers. More >>
FebFasters prepare for alcohol-free long weekend
Friday, 3 February 2012, 5:37 pm | FebFast
People taking part in the New Zealand Drug Foundation’s FebFast fundraiser are facing the first big test of their resolve – a long weekend with lots of opportunities to socialise. More >>
FebFast challenge is taken up
Thursday, 2 February 2012, 2:15 pm | FebFast
About 600 people have taken up the FebFast challenge, and people are continuing to sign up every day. The Drug Foundation fundraiser began yesterday (1 February) and goes for the whole month of February. More >>
FebFast 2012 gets underway
Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 10:27 am | FebFast
The New Zealand Drug Foundation’s premier FebFast fundraising event started today, with people around the country beginning a month without alcohol. More >>
Aucklanders challenged to alcohol-free month
Tuesday, 31 January 2012, 5:04 pm | FebFast
The Drug Foundation is challenging Aucklanders who say they are moderate drinkers to put their money where their mouths are by taking up FebFast’s fun February challenge. More >>
Wellingtonians challenged to alcohol-free month
Tuesday, 31 January 2012, 2:15 pm | FebFast
The Drug Foundation is challenging Wellingtonians who say they are moderate drinkers to put their money where their mouths are by taking up FebFast’s fun February challenge. More >>
A month without drinking alcohol starts tomorrow
Tuesday, 31 January 2012, 2:12 pm | FebFast
Today is the last chance for many New Zealanders to have a glass of beer or wine for the next month. More >>
Performer calls for more non-alcoholic choices
Friday, 27 January 2012, 4:08 pm | FebFast
Performer, writer and celebrant Pinky Agnew is astonished how little thought is given to providing a good range of non-alcoholic drinks in restaurants, clubs and bars. More >>
Performer Calls for More Non-Alcoholic Choices
Friday, 27 January 2012, 9:47 am | FebFast
Performer, writer and celebrant Pinky Agnew is astonished how little thought is given to providing a good range of non-alcoholic drinks in restaurants, clubs and bars. More >>
Green Party co-leader supports FebFast youth charities
Thursday, 26 January 2012, 9:44 am | FebFast
Green Party Co-Leader Metiria Turei will stop drinking alcohol in February to raise much-needed funds for four drug and alcohol youth charities. More >>
Drink free month challenge soon to start
Wednesday, 25 January 2012, 1:04 pm | FebFast
Kiwis have less than a week left to take on the challenge of going a whole month without alcohol. Organisers of this year’s FebFast campaign are encouraging the public to get online, get signed-up and get supporting some great causes. More >>
Auckland FebFaster prepares for personal challenge
Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 11:32 am | FebFast
Aucklander Andrew Grear is giving up one of his favourite things during February: red wine. There’s nothing he likes more at the end of a long day than a glass or two of red wine with friends – but he’s going to stop drinking alcohol for a ... More >>
FebFast challenge dares Kiwis
Monday, 23 January 2012, 12:09 pm | FebFast
23 January 2012 FebFast challenge dares Kiwis New Zealanders who say they are moderate drinkers have a chance to put their money where their mouths are, by taking up FebFast’s fun February challenge. Most Kiwis say they drink responsibly and that they don't ... More >>
Top rugby player is on FebFast team
Monday, 23 January 2012, 11:23 am | FebFast
Professional rugby player Scott Waldrom is supporting FebFast 2012, and urging others to take part as well. More >>
Top rugby player is on FebFast team
Sunday, 22 January 2012, 12:02 pm | FebFast
Professional rugby player Scott Waldrom is supporting FebFast 2012, and urging others to take part as well. More >>
TV funny man gets serious about FebFast
Thursday, 19 January 2012, 11:31 am | FebFast
Comedian, writer and TV personality Guy Williams is looking forward to being the odd one out at parties in February 2012. “I'll be the person without an alcoholic drink in my hand, and in New Zealand that’s pretty unusual,” he says. More >>
Olympic athlete supports FebFast fundraiser
Tuesday, 17 January 2012, 11:03 am | FebFast
Olympian speed-skater Blake Skjellerup is supporting the New Zealand Drug Foundation’s premier fundraising event, FebFast. FebFast challenges people to give up alcohol for a month during February 2012, raising money via online sponsorship for charities ... More >>
Partygoers urged to sign up for FebFast
Friday, 30 December 2011, 12:25 pm | FebFast
People getting ready to party as the country counts down to New Year are being asked to mark the first of February 2012 in their calendars. That’s when the New Zealand Drug Foundation’s FebFast fundraising event starts – and FebFast coordinator ... More >>
