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Keeping momentum to reach Smokefree Aotearoa 2025

31 May, 2022

New Zealand has made real progress towards building a Smokefree Aotearoa, but more urgent efforts are needed to achieve this goal by 2025 says the Asthm...

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'Healthy lungs more important than ever - so why put smoke, vape or cannabis in them?'

4 February, 2022

The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) is urging people to look after their lungs as Omicron hits communities....

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Smokefree 2025 Action Plan a breath of fresh air for Aotearoa

9 December, 2021

The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) welcomes the announcement of the Government’s Smokefree 2025 Action Plan....

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Have your say this World Smokefree Day

28 May, 2021

World Smokefree Day is coming up on Monday 31st May, and the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) is encouraging Kiwis to have their say on the ...

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New SmokeFree legislation has respiratory specialists dreaming of a brighter future

22 April, 2021

"Every now and again a piece of legislation comes along that has the potential to really impact the future health of our people for the better. A piece ...

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Smokefree and Vapefree advice crucial at point of sale

2 February, 2021

Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) are urging that the new Vaping Act regulations focus on the end goal of quitting both smoking and vaping....

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