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National fono for Pacific “third sex” communities - 26-Sep-2005

A national fono of Pasifika people who identify as being of the “third sex” is aimed at raising awareness, building support and addressing health issues, the New Zealand AIDS Foundation says. The “Third Sex” is a term sometimes used among Pasifika people to describe those who do not identify or live according to their birth gender. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF

Plenty for gay/bisexual men at Pan Pacific HIV/AIDS Conference - 22-Sep-2005

Conference Chair and Executive Director of the New Zealand AIDS Foundation Rachael Le Mesurier says that there has been some expressions of concern that the voices of, and issues affecting, MSM have not always been effectively heard, or particularly visible, at international HIV/AIDS conferences in recent years, where the great weight of interest has tended to focus on heterosexually transmitted HIV in regions like Africa and Asia. The Auckland conference (October 25 to 28) aims to achieve a better balance. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF Related Site - Pan Pacific Regional HIV/AIDS Conference 2005

Emotional farewell - 17-Sep-2005

An Auckland hospice for AIDS sufferers is closing because of diminishing need. But those involved with the place are certainly not celebrating. Herne Bay House, a palliative care facility for HIV patients run by the Auckland City Mission for 15 years, will close at the end of the month. Read the full story/Visit the site - Central Leader

HIV Wives - 9-Sep-2005

The unique issues faced by HIV-negative men living in a relationship with a man who is HIV-positive has prompted the establishment of a social support group in Auckland. With the fun and attention getting name of “HIV Wives” and describing themselves as “serodivergent” the group was started by HIV-negative gay men living in a relationship with positive men. Members intend to meet regularly to support each other and discuss the issues that are unique to their situation. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF

NZ AIDS Foundation honours 20 years - 5-Sep-2005

Twenty years of working to educate New Zealanders about HIV, supporting people affected by HIV/AIDS, and advocating on sexual health and human rights issues will be honoured by the New Zealand AIDS Foundation at its 20th Anniversary Gala Ball on 28 October. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF

New Zealand will share impact of HIV epidemic in the Pacific - 29-Aug-2005

New Zealand will not be isolated from the impact of a surge in HIV in our neighbouring Pacific nations, the New Zealand AIDS Foundation warns. The Foundation endorses comments in a report released today by the AIDS Epidemiology Group at Otago University, which describes the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the Pacific as a “dangerously powerful storm forming offshore”. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF

Aspin Resigns from Board - 26-Aug-2005

Dr Clive Aspin has resigned from the Board of the New Zealand AIDS Foundation. The announcement was made by the Board’s Chairperson Simon Robb today. “We make this announcement with the regret. Dr Aspin has made an extraordinary contribution to the fight against the HIV/AIDS epidemic in New Zealand over the past two decades,” says Simon Robb. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF

“Tops more selfish” - 22-Aug-2005

Men who are only ever the insertive partner (tops) during anal sex with other men, are much more likely than their receptive partners (bottoms) to go without condoms, according to the latest analysis to come out of the New Zealand AIDS Foundation’s 2004 Gay Auckland Periodic Sex Survey (GAPSS). Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF

NZAF Board affirms its commitment to community input - 25-Jul-2005

On Saturday July 23 the NZAF Trust Board met to consider the developments since the Board issued its proposed Governance changes re the Treaty of Waitangi and the composition of the Board, and its subsequent withdrawal of that proposal. The Board agreed that: · Clive Aspin step down as chair, but remain on the Board. · Simon Robb be appointed as Board Chair and Hoani Jeremy Lambert as Deputy Chair. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF

Aids cases rise rapidly - 19-Jul-2005

The number of people diagnosed with Aids in the first six months of this year more than doubled from the same period last year in New Zealand. An Institute of Environmental Science and Research monthly report says diagnoses of the disease numbered 33, compared to 14 for the first half of last year. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZ Herald Related Site - NZAF

NZAF Board will accept remits at SGM - 9-Jul-2005

The New Zealand AIDS Foundation’s Board of Trustees confirmed today that it will accept remits at its Special General Meeting in August, which has been convened to hear submissions on the board’s proposal to have at least 50% Maori participation at all times and to hold two spaces on the board for people living with HIV. Board Deputy Chair Simon Robb said today that the community debate re the Governance change proposal had prompted some requests from NZAF members to put formal remits to the board as part of, or as an alternative to, making a submission on the Governance proposals. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF

Beyer at Kobe Conference - 9-Jul-2005

New Zealand’s success in managing it’s HIV/AIDS epidemic has been held out as an example for others to follow at the 7th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and Pacific (ICAP) Conference currently being held in Kobe, Japan. With one of the lowest incidences of HIV per head of population in the world, New Zealand’s story was highlighted by MP Georgina Beyer at ICAP on Saturday, where she emphasised the role of human rights legislation in helping prevent the spread of the virus. She was speaking by special invitation of the United Nations AIDS Organisation (UNAIDS) in a section of the conference devoted to the role of inspirational leadership in combating the spread of HIV. The presentations were intended to help inspire leaders from other nations to develop every opportunity available to reduce the spread of HIV in their own countries. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF Related Site - HIV/AIDS 7th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and Pacific (ICAP) Conference

NZAF Board withdraws its Governance proposals - 9-Jul-2005

The New Zealand AIDS Foundation Board announced today that it is withdrawing its proposal to have at least 50% Maori participation at all times and to hold two spaces on the board for people living with HIV. Board Deputy Chair Simon Robb said there were two reasons for the decision: “One, the response has raised potentially significant constitutional issues for the board that, properly, must be looked into in a meaningful way by the board. “Two, the initial reaction from some of our stakeholders has shown that we are not bringing them with us as we work towards meeting our important governance obligations arising from the Constitution. I accept that the very best of intentions might sometimes be interpreted to be otherwise, so it is important for us to work in a meaningful way with our stakeholders to reassure them that our commitment to fighting HIV/AIDS has never wavered – our communities have my assurance that this work will continue to be done.” Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF

Maori HIV plan shelved - 8-Jul-2005

A proposal to allocate half of the New Zealand Aids Foundation council seats to Maori has been scrapped. A round of regional hui were set to begin next week to discuss the council backed proposal, increasing board numbers from seven to eight and setting a minimum Maori representative contingent of 50 per cent. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZ Herald Related Site - NZAF

HIV transmission to child highlights urgent need for a national screening programme - 13-Jun-2005

The failure of a midwife and hospital to recognise that a pregnant woman was at risk of HIV infection - resulting in a child being infected by its mother as well as the mother not getting early access to medication - highlights the urgent need for a decision on universal antenatal screening for HIV, says the New Zealand AIDS Foundation. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF

Access to Kaletra Welcomed - 13-Jun-2005

Pharmac approves access to Kaletra The New Zealand AIDS Foundation welcomes Pharmac’s decision to give full access to the anti-HIV treatment, Kaletra. This will ensure those recently diagnosed with HIV, as well as those who have been living with the virus for many years, have access to a very effective anti-retroviral treatment. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF

Aids 'equality' plan slammed - 11-Jun-2005

A proposal to set aside half of the seats on the Aids Foundation board for Maori has been slammed as "utterly stupid" by National Party deputy leader Gerry Brownlee. He was responding to a call from the foundation for submissions on a proposal to increase board numbers from seven to eight, and set a minimum Maori contingent of 50 per cent. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZ Herald Related Site - NZAF

NZ AIDS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES CONSULTATION PROCESS - 10-Jun-2005

The New Zealand AIDS Foundation Board has announced the consultation process for the recently proposed changes to the organisation’s governance structure. The Board’s Deputy Chairperson Simon Robb announced the process today and is hoping for feedback from all NZAF stakeholders – including staff, members, volunteers and other important community organisations and individuals. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF Related Site - NZAF Consultation Details

NZAF Welcomes Pharmac Condom Supply Deal - 7-Jun-2005

HIV prevention programmes for men-who-have-sex-with-men (MSM) have received a boost with the announcement of a condom supply agreement between the Government’s pharmaceutical funding agency, Pharmac, and the New Zealand AIDS Foundation. Pharmac will pay for the purchase of some 300,000 condoms annually for distribution by the Foundation’s health promotion programmes to MSM via workshops, gay venues, safe sex campaigns, and gay community gatherings such as Big Gay Out in Auckland. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF

Whakawahine Launch - 3-Jun-2005

Ko Ia – he or she A health promotion first for Aotearoa New Zealand Promoting hauora/wellness through story telling is at the core of “Ko Ia – he or she”, a health promotion resource to be launched by the New Zealand AIDS Foundation - Te Tuuaapapa Mate Aaraikore O Aotearoa at Wellington on Friday. Read the full story/Visit the site - NZAF

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