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Showerdome steps up for Kiwis with respiratory conditions

3 May, 2023

Kiwi company Showerdome is stepping up for the 700,000 New Zealanders with respiratory conditions, by signing on as a Silver Sponsor in the Asthma and R...

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Improving indoor air quality vital for New Zealanders’ respiratory health

27 April, 2023

New Zealanders need to be more aware of indoor air quality and its impact on health, particularly over winter, caution the Asthma and Respiratory Founda...

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Air out flooded homes to avoid harmful mould, experts advise

17 February, 2023

For people affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, now at the recovery stage, flooded homes should be aired out as soon as possible to prevent harmful build-up o...

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Huge jump in self-reported health status of families provided with heat pumps

12 April, 2022

A recent report by EECA (the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) on its Warmer Kiwi Homes programme has found that families who were provided ...

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Living with asthma? How your home’s air quality could make a difference

15 September, 2021

More than 700,000 New Zealanders live with asthma or some form of respiratory disease. As experts in home air quality, it made perfect sense for HRV t...

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Helping Kiwis live in healthier homes

3 September, 2021

SmartVent's home ventilation systems help to create healthy home environments, which greatly improves indoor air quality and decreases respiratory disea...

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RCR helps young Kiwis to breathe easier

26 August, 2021

RCR Infrastructure is proud to partner with the Asthma & Respiratory Foundation to help support the 700,000 Kiwis with respiratory disease....

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Respiratory community welcomes healthier rental housing

1 July, 2021

From today (Thursday 1 July), all private rentals must comply with the Government’s Healthy Homes Standards within 90 days of a new or renewed tenancy....

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Pulse Energy partners with Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ to help Kiwis breathe easier

20 April, 2021

On April 1, electricity retailer Pulse Energy became an official sponsor of Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) to help raise the awareness of ...

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