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14 AUGUST 2024 | FEATURE
Free implant clinics

If you’ve been thinking about getting a contraceptive implant — our free implant clinics in August and September might be just what you're after.

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12 JULY 2024 | MEDIA RELEASE
Abortion reversal statement applauded

Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa applauds the Ministry of Health's stance against unsafe and unsupported 'abortion reversal' practices.

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4 JULY 2024 | MEDIA RELEASE
Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa supports extending zero-fees HPV screening

The new HPV screening test has been a game changer in addressing inequities in cervical screening. The continuation of funding for free HPV screening for priority groups will save lives.

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24 JUNE 2024 | EDITORIAL
Matariki – a time for reflection

Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa Director Hauora Māori and Equity, Dr Tania Huria, says reflection in your mahi is important but there’s no guarantee you’ll like what you see.

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28 MAY 2024 | FEATURE
Period tips: how to manage your period

Lots of people don’t want their period to interrupt their day-to-day life. To mark Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024, here are a few things you can do, that may help you stay comfortable during your period.

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8 MAY 2024 | FEATURE
Health explainer: Hormonal contraception

What is the truth about some of the claims made on social media about hormonal contraception? RNZ talks to Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa Medical Director Dr Beth Messenger.

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28 MARCH 2024 | MEDIA RELEASE
NZPPD elects new Chair and Deputy

The New Zealand Parliamentarians' Group on Population and Development (NZPPD) — a cross-party group focused on championing sexual and reproductive health and rights in the Pacific — has elected a new Chair and Deputy.

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14 MARCH 2024 | NATIONAL NEWS
Unified call to increase Overseas Development Aid

The Council for International Development (CID), other international development and humanitarian organisations, plus supporting partners, are calling on the NZ Government to raise NZ’s Official Development Aid.

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8 MARCH 2024 | EDITORIAL
Who, and what, is included in women’s health?

It's critical we pay attention to the sexual and reproductive health needs of girls, women, and people born with a uterus, of all ages, says Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa chief executive, Jackie Edmond.

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14 FEBRUARY 2024 | MEDIA RELEASE
Family Planning changes name after 85 years

Our new brand — Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa — better reflects our work, and commitment to help New Zealanders build a comfortable relationship with their sexual wellbeing.

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6 DECEMBER 2023 | MEDIA RELEASE
Our new website is now live!

We’re excited to launch our new website — same name, same place, but so much better. 

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21 NOVEMBER 2023 | MEDIA RELEASE
New survey shows the need to remove barriers to STI prevention for women and girls

Survey findings confirm that women and girls must be included in initiatives to expand STI testing and treatment options, and health promotion.

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27 SEPTEMBER 2023 | MEDIA RELEASE
Pay gap reality: Family Planning clinics closed for a total of 64 days during August

Watch interview with Family Planning chief executive, Jackie Edmond.

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27 SEPTEMBER 2023 | MEDIA RELEASE
Pay gap eroding essential community health care

Twelve of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading community, telehealth, and primary healthcare organisations call for pay parity.

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11 AUGUST 2023 | FEATURE
RSE — what is it really?

Check out these resources to find out what relationships and sexuality education really is.

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17 JULY 2023 | MEDIA RELEASE
Family Planning welcomes the first Women's Health Strategy for NZ

Overall, the Women’s Health Strategy is a fantastic step forward for Aotearoa.

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18 MAY 2023 | MEDIA RELEASE
Budget 2023: removing prescription fees welcomed

Removing the $5 prescription fee is a positive move — especially for young people accessing contraceptives.

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20 MARCH 2023 | MEDIA RELEASE
A Women's Health Strategy to achieve pae ora

Our submission to the Women's Health Strategy recommended eight priority actions to improve the health of women, girls, trans, and gender diverse people. 

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21 FEBRUARY 2023 | MEDIA RELEASE
Teen birth rate decline reflects access to services and information

Figures released today by Stats NZ tell us that young people are increasingly getting access to services, and information they need to make choices about their lives and their futures.

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30 NOVEMBER 2022 | MEDIA RELEASE
Research shows too many barriers to teaching RSE

New research shows that lack of time and lack of subject status for relationships and sexuality education (RSE) are significant barriers in New Zealand schools.