The latest news and updates from Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ
10 November, 2025
A breakthrough treatment that could save babies from a deadly but preventable lung disease is sitting in the hands of Pharmac - and respiratory health e...
Kiwis living with a respiratory condition near the Tongariro National Park fire are being urged to take precautions to protect themselves from exposure ...
6 November, 2025
Policymakers are being urged to confront the harsh reality that vaping is undermining years of smokefree progress....
24 September, 2025
Research commissioned by EECA links household gas stoves to more than 3,200 new childhood asthma cases annually, highlighting the urgent need for safer ...
9 September, 2025
Ten heavy-duty air purifiers are being gifted to a Christchurch kura ā iwi to help protect tamariki from the increased risk of respiratory issues caused...
1 September, 2025
Within weeks of new vaping laws, breaches proved widespread, leading the Foundation to boost prevention through community-led training....
9 July, 2025
From August 1, changes to asthma medication access in New Zealand will make it easier for thousands to manage their condition, improving health outcomes...
2 July, 2025
AHI Carrier Toshiba has partnered with the Asthma Foundation to support cleaner indoor air and better respiratory health in New Zealand....
30 June, 2025
From midnight tonight, all private residential landlords must ensure their properties fully comply with the Healthy Homes Standards - a legal requiremen...
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....
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