Introducing Friends of the Foundation

Businesses come on board to support better breathing

Improving the health and quality of life for New Zealanders is at the heart of everything we do, so earlier last month, the Foundation was pleased to launch our new sponsorship programme, Friends of the Foundation.

The programme will form partnerships with like-minded businesses who want to do their bit to help improve the respiratory health of all New Zealanders.

In return for their financial support, organisations will receive recognition for their contribution in helping improve the lives of the 1 in 7 Kiwis who live with asthma, and the 700,000+ Kiwis who live with respiratory disease in New Zealand.

The Friends of the Foundation programme focuses on supporting Foundation initiatives which address the following three key areas:

Education and raising awareness – Prevention, education, management of asthma, and knowledge of what to do in an asthma emergency. Supporting vulnerable communities – Providing resources and support to identified communities with increased rates of respiratory illness. Raising awareness of the link between unhealthy living conditions and rates of respiratory illness in New Zealand.

Leading best practice – Providing research and resources to support healthcare professionals to deliver care for Kiwis with respiratory illness. We also ensure that this is of a gold standard through our health professional education programmes and events.

The need for these initiatives is wide-spread across our communities. Forming mutually beneficial relationships with businesses will ensure that we can continue our work in these areas, and most importantly, reach those who need the most support.

Every great relationship starts with a conversation. If your business is interested in becoming a Friend, feel free to reach out and send an email to comms@arfnz.org.nz.

Build a Healthy Home with eHaus

Our first Gold Sponsor and Friend of the Foundation

Living in a dry and warm home is good for everyone, but for people with respiratory conditions, it is even more important.

TM eHaus, builds homes that help people breathe easier through clever design, first-rate air systems, and a unique building approach called PassivHaus. The result is a home free of mould, pollen and other common respiratory triggers.

eHaus was established in 2010 by Jon Iliffe and Baden and Glenda Brown who were disillusioned with constructing run-of-the-mill houses. Master Builder Baden and Mechanical Engineer Jon went searching for a better way to build homes for Kiwis and discovered Passive House, an international standard for energy efficiency, and homes that were warmer, drier and more comfortable.

They hit the ground running and the team hasn’t looked back since. eHaus now leads the way in Passive House design and construction in New Zealand. Their team of handpicked designers and qualified licensed builders deliver warm, comfortable and healthy homes to families across 21 regions in New Zealand.

Suffering from asthma since he was a child, Baden knows the huge impact a well-ventilated home has on someone with respiratory problems. “In an eHaus you don’t have to worry about the air you’re inhaling,” says Baden.

“The mechanical heat recovery system is one step ahead - it filters the air you breathe 24/7. 98% of pollutants and irritants are removed from the house, reducing mould, pollen, dust mites, toxins and smoke.”

eHaus design and construct homes that create a healthy living environment. The houses are built with a sustainable footprint and give clients choices of toxin-free materials contributing to the health of the whole family. eHaus sets the bar for energy efficiency. No matter what’s happening outside, an eHaus consumes between 70-90 per cent less heating energy than conventional houses. Condensation has no chance to form, thanks to a year-round temperature of 20-25 degrees in each room of the house. This means mould will never develop - keeping you safe from allergens, irritants, and toxic substances.

eHaus are the first Gold Sponsors of the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation’s Friends of the Foundation Programme, and share the Foundation’s vision that all homes should be healthy, comfortable, and kind to the environment. If you have breathing problems, have a chat with eHaus about their better breathing homes and how they redefine the way you live.

To find out more about Passive Houses, or to learn more about eHaus builds, visit, ehaus.co.nz.