The latest news and updates from Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ
30 May, 2025
2025 was meant to be the year New Zealand became smokefree, but, instead of breaking the cycle of nicotine dependency, we are redirecting it....
5 May, 2025
Jade Steven's heart broke when her five-year-old son whispered the words: ‘I love you, Mummy. Please don’t die today.’...
17 April, 2025
The Foundation supports Pharmac's proposed changes to remove barriers to access life-saving treatment for those living with asthma....
1 April, 2025
"It’s heartbreaking that people have to choose between heating their home and protecting their health."...
6 March, 2025
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation is calling out vape retailers for their blatant attempts to bypass the new laws aimed at protecting our tamariki....
29 January, 2025
The Government has forked out more than half a million dollars on vapes to help adults quit smoking - despite these products not being approved for smok...
28 January, 2025
Have your Child Asthma Action plan ready and up-to-date, as hospitalisations from asthma attacks are at their highest during week 3 of Term 1....
10 December, 2024
Health professionals call for improved access to and awareness of spirometry - a simple test that could help catch life-threatening respiratory diseases...
6 December, 2024
The Foundation is pleased that Pharmac is funding two medicines which will help at-risk children and older adults with respiratory conditions....
25 November, 2024
Overall youth vaping rates in New Zealand have dropped more than 50 per cent over the past three years, a new survey shows....
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