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Sex Or Health - 22-Aug-2008

Grey Power Members are appalled that Pharmac is defending its decision to fund condoms in all colours and flavours to get a better "Health Outcome". Read the full story/Visit the site - Grey Power

Increased condoms range a win-win - 21-Aug-2008

Funding a wider range of condoms saves taxpayers money, increases choice and promotes better sexual health practices, PHARMAC says. Read the full story/Visit the site - Pharmac

Pharmac defends funding of flavoured condoms - 21-Aug-2008

Taxpayer funding of a wider range of condoms, including flavoured and ribbed varieties, saves money, increases choice and promotes better sexual health practices, says Pharmac. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZ Herald

Pharmac Funding Of Flavoured Condoms Shows Confused Priorities - 20-Aug-2008

Family First is labeling a decision by Pharmac to add flavoured condoms to the range of contraceptives that it subsidises as morally bankrupt and an insult to the many NZ'ers with breast cancer, high blood pressure and heart disease. Read the full story/Visit the site - Family First

'No Safety Helmut' - 22-Jul-2008

Following their hugely successful event at Sydney Fashion Week, Stolen Girlfriends Club brought their exhibition of Helmut Newton reproductions back to New Zealand for a party and charity auction last Friday night. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF

Aids memorials across the country - 18-May-2008

People who have died from Aids will be remembered across New Zealand on Sunday evening at candlelight memorial services. Read the full story/Visit the site - TVNZ Related Site - International AIDS Candlelight Memorial

25th Anniversary of Candlelight Memorial - 08-May-2008

The Global Health Council have announced the mobilisation of community leaders preparing for the 25th anniversary of the AIDS Candlelight Memorial on Sunday 18th May. The international Candlelight Memorial is one of the oldest and largest worldwide events focused on HIV/AIDS awareness and advocacy. The theme for this year is Never Give Up, Never Forget. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF Related Site - International AIDS Candlelight Memorial

Women put face to HIV campaign - 21-Feb-2008

Southland grandmother Jan Waddell has one wish she wants to die from old age and not the HIV retrovirus she got from a contaminated needle in Australia six years ago. Read the full story/Visit the site - Otago Daily Times

Recruiters needed for gay sex survey - 10-Jan-2008

Paid recruitment staff are needed to assist with this year's Gay Auckland Periodic Sex Survey (GAPSS) at gay events, bars and venues between the 10th and 17th of February. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF

Staff accused of breaching HIV privacy - 29-Dec-2007

Medical staff are regularly breaching privacy laws by leaking highly sensitive information about HIV- positive women to others, a support group says. Read the full story/Visit the site - The Dominion Post

Medicines New Zealand falls short of complete overhaul - 14-Dec-2007

The Government's new medicines strategy Medicines New Zealand, unveiled today, provides room for more consultation with stakeholders, but falls short of the complete system overhaul that is required, says the Access To Medicines Coalition (ATM). Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF

Condom use high for gay and bisexual first-timers - 13-Dec-2007

Rates of condom use at a gay or bisexual man’s first experience of anal sex has increased substantially over the last three decades, according to newly released data from the biannual Gay Auckland Periodic Sex Survey (GAPSS), a joint project between the New Zealand AIDS Foundation Research Unit and the University of Otago. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF

Christmas present donations for the HIV positive community - 13-Dec-2007

Christmas present donations for HIV positive men and women in need are being accepted at the New Zealand AIDS Foundation’s National Office in Hargreaves St, Ponsonby. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF

USA should be ashamed of HIV waiver policy - 11-Dec-2007

The United States Government should be ashamed that it has broken a Presidential promise to ease travel restrictions for HIV positive people entering the country, says the New Zealand AIDS Foundation. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF

World AIDS Day raises just over $66,000 - 7-Dec-2007

The New Zealand AIDS Foundation is extending a warm thank-you to all New Zealanders who supported its World AIDS Day street collections and events, to the tune of $66,200. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF

Safe Sex Poster Boy winners announced - 6-Dec-2007

A three-month search to find Safe Sex Poster Boys for Gay Men's Health has concluded today with the announcement of six winners. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF Related Site - Safe Sex Poster Boy

Living with HIV Survey Now Open - 3-Dec-2007

A virtual support community (i.e. an online community) is proposed for all those living with HIV in New Zealand. This initiative comes from the Absolutely Positively Positive group in Wellington. Read the full story/Visit the site - Absolutely Positively Positive

Safe sex message still not getting through - 1-Dec-2007

New Zealand AIDS campaigners are concerned the safe-sex message has lost some of its punch. It is World AIDS Day and the latest figures show 84 New Zealanders were diagnosed with HIV in the first six months of this year. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZ Herald

It's made of . . . rubber - 1-Dec-2007

A dress that redefines the word sexy has been created in Palmerston North. About 1000 condoms were used to make the fabric for the frock, created to mark World Aids Day today. Read the full story/Visit the site - Manawatu Standard

Light a candle for World AIDS Day - CDHB - 30-Nov-2007

Cantabrians can recognise this World AIDS Day by visiting the North Quadrangle of the Arts Centre from 12 noon to 1pm, Saturday 1 December. Read the full story/Visit the site - Canterbury DHB

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