The latest news and updates from Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ
18 July, 2024
A 50% cut in excise tax on Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) seems to be more of a win for big tobacco than a genuine attempt to reduce smoking....
5 April, 2024
New research has emerged that will challenge the common misconception that cannabis is a harmless recreational drug....
28 November, 2023
A group of clinical leaders is urging the Government to seriously re-consider changes to smoking and vaping legislation after hearing of its plans to ax...
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...
4 February, 2022
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) is urging people to look after their lungs as Omicron hits communities....
9 December, 2021
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) welcomes the announcement of the Government’s Smokefree 2025 Action Plan....
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 ...
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 ...
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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