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Respiratory advice for flooding emergencies

30 January, 2023

Our thoughts are with everyone dealing with flooding and extreme weather events in Auckland and Northland. For people in the respiratory community, her...

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Government proposals on vaping a step in right direction, but help needed in communities

27 January, 2023

The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation New Zealand is welcoming recent proposals from Government to further restrict vaping, but says action is urgently ...

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Parents and educators need to prepare for ‘return to school’ asthma flare ups

24 January, 2023

As the new school year approaches, the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is advising parents and educators to be prepared for return to school asthma...

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Look after your respiratory health this summer

15 December, 2022

With the summer holidays almost upon us, the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation is reminding Kiwis to take some simple actions to look after their respir...

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Finalists for the Respiratory Achievers Awards 2023 announced

8 December, 2022

The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation New Zealand is thrilled to announce the finalists for its Respiratory Achievers Awards to be held on 23 February 2...

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Youth vaping and smoking trends moving in right direction, but sustained effort is needed

1 December, 2022

The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is welcoming findings from the latest youth smoking and vaping survey which shows a continual decline in smokin...

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Ministry of Health not striking the right balance with vaping regulations

25 November, 2022

The Ministry of Health is not striking the right balance between protecting young people from the harms of vaping and making vapes available for current...

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NZ Health Survey shows mixed results for respiratory health says the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation

17 November, 2022

The latest statistics from the New Zealand Health Survey show a promising drop in overall smoking rates in New Zealand but highlight the ongoing issue o...

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COPD: New Zealand's poorly understood respiratory killer

11 November, 2022

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is the fourth leading cause of death in New Zealand, and it’s estimated that 15% of Kiwis over 45 live with this c...

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World COPD Day webinar: Living well with COPD

4 November, 2022

Get your all your COPD questions answered at a panel webinar hosted by the Foundation on Tuesday 15 November....