Thursday, May 18, 2023

Budget 2023 - removing prescription fee welcomed

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

Monday, March 27, 2023

41 percent increase in Aotearoa New Zealand syphilis cases

New data from ESR, released ahead of formal publication, shows a 41 percent increase in Aotearoa New Zealand syphilis cases in the second half of 2022 (from 99 cases in the first quarter to 140 in the fourth quarter).

Monday, March 20, 2023

A Women's Health Strategy to achieve pae ora

Our submission to the Women's Health Strategy recommended 8 priority actions for the health system to improve the health of women, girls, transgender and gender diverse people in New Zealand.

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Investment in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: A Critical Opportunity for Gender Equity

This International Women’s Day, we ask how the development sector can take investment in SHRH and support it to thrive? “The answer is also to ground action within the relevant context, and ensure the commitment is consistent and unwavering,” writes Emily Richardson, International Programmes Manager at Family Planning.

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Teen birth rate decline reflects access to services and information

“These figures tell us that young people are increasingly getting access to the services and to the information they need to make choices about their lives and their futures,” Family Planning chief executive Jackie Edmond says.

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

5 signs you're in a healthy relationship this Valentine's Day 

We often talk about red flags to look out for, but what about the green flags?

Monday, January 9, 2023

What are my options if I'm pregnant?

Find out about your options if you're pregnant and weren't expecting to be.

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Honorary memberships awarded, Council confirmed at AGM

Seven people were awarded honorary life memberships of Family Planning at the 2022 Annual General Meeting, acknowledging their contribution to sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Annual Report 2021-2022 published

Looking back, our year in review.

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Research shows too many barriers to teaching relationships and sexuality education (RSE) in schools

New research shows that lack of time and lack of subject status for relationships and sexuality education are significant barriers in New Zealand schools, with many young people not receiving the recommended 12-15 hours of RSE.

Friday, November 18, 2022

Submission - Thematic report to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child

This thematic report seeks to provide additional information about the provision of sexual and reproductive health services and education to young people in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Eliminating cervical cancer

Find out what we need to do globally, to accomplish the elimination of cancer of the cervix as a public health problem.

Monday, September 26, 2022

Highlighting your contraception choices this World Contraception Day

There’s no one-size-fits-all contraceptive. Find out about the contraception methods you can choose from.

Friday, September 9, 2022

Cervical screening - Have you booked yours?

One appointment could save your life.

Thursday, September 8, 2022

Investment in Pacific SRHR welcomed

Universal access to sexual and reproductive health services is essential for realising sustainable development and for achieving gender equality

Friday, August 12, 2022

Research shows abortion access has widespread benefits

When people can safely get an abortion, it not only improves their own quality of life, but that of their families, communities and even countries.

Monday, August 8, 2022

Call for urgent Government action on Monkeypox

Family Planning has endorsed a letter calling for urgent Government action to prevent Monkeypox (MPX) endemicity in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

World Breastfeeding Week

Understanding the link between breastfeeding and ovulation.

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Submission - Improving Arrangements for Surrogacy Bill

"Surrogacy law should support surrogates and intended parents to enter surrogacy arrangements that protect and promote their health, safety, dignity and human rights.”

Monday, July 11, 2022

Harnessing opportunities and ensuring rights and choices for all

To mark World Population Day (11 July) our chief executive Jackie Edmond writes about the need to safeguard and ensure rights and access to safe abortion and contraceptive care in Aotearoa.

Monday, June 27, 2022

Family Planning and ASMS fully behind fully integrated abortion care in Aotearoa

Access to safe abortion and contraceptive care must be embedded as a core service within a national health system.

Saturday, June 25, 2022

Overturning Roe v Wade "a sad day"

The US Supreme Court has voted to overturn Roe v Wade. This is a sad day for tens of millions of American women.

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Acknowledging a pioneer this Matariki

This Matariki we’d like to acknowledge the work of one of our pioneers and long serving staff members. As we look towards the future, we remember our pioneers and continue their legacy to provide essential sexual and reproductive health services accessible to all.

Monday, June 13, 2022

STI testing for men: Why and what to expect

Te Wiki Hauora Tāne (Men’s Health Week) 2022 is the perfect time for men to think about their sexual and reproductive health and book in for a sexual health check.

Monday, May 30, 2022

Five common and misleading myths about periods

We want to put an end to period misinformation and get everyone on the same page. Check out these five common and misleading myths and let’s bust them once and for all!

Thursday, May 12, 2022

Call to reconsider fast-tracked residence pathway for nurses

Whānau Āwhina Plunket and Family Planning New Zealand are disappointed that overseas nurses have been left off the fast tracked ‘straight to residence’ pathway. They have joined the New Zealand Nurses Organisation in calling for Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi to reconsider the decision to leave them off the new ‘green list’ announced yesterday.

Thursday, May 12, 2022

Celebrating the work of our nurses

The work of our nurses is critical to improving access to services in sexual and reproductive health – an area of the health system that is often overlooked.

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Abortion information and services website live

www.DECIDE.org.nz brings together information about abortion providers, abortion services, and abortion care and puts it in one place in an easily accessible format.

Thursday, April 14, 2022

Commitment to women's health strategy welcomed

A women’s health strategy will provide leadership, direction, and accountability for improving women’s health outcomes.

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

New RSE resources welcome

Family Planning welcomes the release of new relationship and sexuality education (RSE) resources. It is important that schools, teachers and young people are supported with high quality RSE teaching and learning resources.

Friday, April 1, 2022

The neglected global crisis of unintended pregnancy

Nearly half of all pregnancies are unintended – a global crisis, says new UNFPA report.

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Law change protects right to access health care

The Contraception, Sterilisation and Abortion (Safe Areas) Amendment Bill has passed its third and final reading today by a margin of 108 votes in favour to 12 against.

Friday, March 11, 2022

Gender equality: Why it matters

Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right but a necessary foundation for a peaceful and sustainable world. Read the UN's latest Goal of the Month Editorial, which focuses on Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality.

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

International Women's Day 2022

How sexual and reproductive health policies in New Zealand are helping women in a pandemic - but is it progress or catch-up?

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Attitude to abortion standout in gender attitude survey

One standout result of the National Council of Women survey is the change in attitudes toward abortion. In 2021, 74 % believed a woman has a right to choose whether or not she has an abortion, a significant shift in support for the right to have an abortion, and evidence of abortion being destigmatised.

Thursday, February 24, 2022

New National Abortion Telehealth Service announced

Improving equitable access to abortion services across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Monday, December 20, 2021

Family planning supports health system reform

Family Planning supports health system reform, including the establishment of Health New Zealand, the Māori Health Authority, and formalising the role and purpose of iwi-Māori partnership boards.

Monday, December 6, 2021

Annual Report published

Our 2020-2021 Annual Report has been published.

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Staff wellbeing important to us

We’ve designated Thursday 2 December as a paid wellbeing day for Auckland and Hamilton staff to take some time for themselves.

Thursday, November 25, 2021

30 years of 16 Days and we are still fighting the scourge of violence against women in the Pacific

16 Days of Activism - call for greater efforts to combat violence against women.

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

85 and still sexually active

For young people’s sexual health, what matters most is access to low cost, non-judgemental experts, the results of our Why Us survey confirm.

Saturday, September 25, 2021

Don't DIY your IUD

We've got some great advice for World Contraception Day - get your advice from us and not from Tik Tok.

Friday, September 24, 2021

Court ruling a victory for common sense

Many things can make accessing an abortion difficult, a clinician shouldn't be one of them.

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Gynaecological awareness advocates Talk Peach are on a mission

Tash Crosby from Talk Peach is dedicated to raising public awareness of gynaecological disease in order to reduce the horrific rates of late stage diagnosis, to connect and support those who are suffering, and to ensure that others are better equipped to advocate for their health.

Thursday, September 9, 2021

Strong support for banning conversion practices

Family Planning strongly supports banning conversion practices, which seek to change a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Monday, August 30, 2021

UNFPA and IPPF remain committed to the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan

International sexual and reproductive healthcare organisations have joined calls for the global community to protect and support the people of Afghanistan.

Friday, July 30, 2021

New research shows providing contraception is more complex today than it was a decade ago

New research, published today, shows our clients are increasingly choosing to use long-acting reversible contraception. This trend has implications for how we provide contraception to New Zealanders.

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Strong support for well-coordinated, cross sector approach

Family Planning strongly supports a well-coordinated, cross sector approach to addressing family violence and sexual violence.

Sunday, June 13, 2021

Celebrating 60 years of the The Pill in New Zealand: My personal story

It is the 60th year since the pill was introduced into New Zealand and this is the 3rd and final installment of our series where Dame Margaret Sparrow reflects on her career and life experiences.

Monday, May 31, 2021

We need to advance young people’s SRHR in Asia and the Pacific

UNFPA report calls for urgent action to increase young people’s access to crucial SRH information and services.

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Funding boost welcome

Family Planning has welcomed a funding boost in today's budget saying it provides improved certainty for our service.

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Nurses front and centre delivering equity in health care

Our chief executive is certain that we will go further and faster toward ensuring equity in health care by better utilising and harnessing the skill of our nursing workforce.

Friday, May 7, 2021

Submission on the Contraception, Sterilisation and Abortion (Safe Zones) Amendment Bill

Our submission on the Contraception, Sterilisation and Abortion (Safe Zones) Amendment Act.

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Our response to abusive comments left on MP Kiri Allan's social media feeds

Our statement to show how appalled we were at the comments Minister Allan had received and to express our concern that such comments might be another impediment to people accessing health care.

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Abuse in Care Inquiry - Information Sheet

The Inquiry wants to hear from and encourage those who were children, young people and those with disabilities, who were abused while in care to share their story.

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Family Planning statement on health sector reforms

This statement on the health sector reforms can be attributed to Jackie Edmond, chief executive Family Planning.

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Compliment adds to cervical screening conversation

"Your nurse made a real difference to someone’s life today, a screening may seem a simple thing but hell if everyone was half as awesome as she was I think more people would get themselves screened and protected when they’re supposed to".

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Celebrating 60 years of the pill in New Zealand - the pink and green pills arrive

Dame Margaret Sparrow writes on the introduction of the contraceptive pill in New Zealand - 60 years ago this year.

Monday, March 15, 2021

Te reo Māori sexuality education programme launched

Te Whāriki Takapou has launched a new te reo Māori sexuality education<br/>programme for Māori-medium schools.

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Celebrating 60 years of the pill in New Zealand - pill pioneers

In this, the 60th year since the pill was introduced to New Zealand, it is fitting to recall the stories of the pioneers who were responsible for its development, writes Dame Margaret Sparrow.

Friday, February 26, 2021

Family Planning supports safe zone legislation

People have the right to access health services, including abortion, without harassment, judgement or intimidation.

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

First ever report on Māori living with HIV

The HIV Stigma Index Survey captures the experiences of37 Māori living with HIV.

Thursday, January 28, 2021

Community consultation and health education

All schools are required to consult with their school community on their health education programme every two years.

Sunday, January 17, 2021

The implant - all your questions answered

The implant, or the rods, is long acting reversible contraception. It last for 5 years.

Saturday, January 16, 2021

Getting contraception - what happens

If you have decided to use contraception for the first time, good on your for taking control and protecting yourself.

Friday, January 15, 2021

The IUD

The IUD is long acting reversible contraception. It can last for up to 10 years.

Monday, December 14, 2020

NZPPD elects new Chair

Ms Angie Warren-Clark MP has been elected the new Chair of the New Zealand Parliamentarians’ Group on Population and Development.

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Annual Report published

Our 2019-2020 Annual Report has been published.

Friday, November 20, 2020

Family Planning Briefing to Incoming Members of Parliament released

We need to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes for New Zealanders and invest in sexual and reproductive health services, information and education.

Thursday, November 12, 2020

‘These conversations benefit everyone’: How to be an intersex ally

Mani Mitchell and Jelly O'Shea of Intersex Awareness New Zealand share their advice on how to be an ally for the intersex community.

Monday, November 2, 2020

Thematic report: young people and sexual and reproductive health and rights

All young people have a right to sexual and reproductive health and well-being including access to free, confidential sexual and reproductive health services and information and relationship and sexuality education.

Monday, November 2, 2020

NGO 2020 mid-term report to CEDAW

This submission provides comment on removing abortion from the Crimes Act 1961 and amending the Contraception, Sterilisation and Abortion Act 1977.

Monday, November 2, 2020

Crimes (Definition of Female Genital Mutilation) Amendment Bill Submission

Family Planning strongly supports addressing this harm and welcomes the prioritisation of sexual and reproductive health and rights through this legislative initiative.

Friday, October 23, 2020

‘I feel a strong responsibility to keep pushing’

Jackie Edmond, Family Planning chief executive, reflects on her career as she is honoured with an MNZM

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Information for clients - pill supply

There is a supply issue with some contraceptive pills.

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Contraception Use Survey 2020

A new survey by Family Planning asked New Zealanders about their contraception use.

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

What the new Relationship and Sexuality Education guidance means

The more comprehensive guidance provides support for delivering a holistic Relationship and Sexuality Education programme in schools.

Friday, September 25, 2020

One in four survey respondents not using their preferred contraception

For many people, getting and using the contraception they choose is not as simple as it should be, our survey shows.

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Q&A: Menstrual health charity Days for Girls NZ

Dozens of volunteers across New Zealand create reusable sanitary pads to send to people in need around the world.

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Family Planning welcomes new sexuality education guidelines

The release of the new sexuality education guidelines today is welcome – but without nationally consistent implementation, our young people are not being well-served.

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Youth Champions: looking out for our youngest clients

Youth Champion nurses undergo professional development to ensure young clients are receiving the care and sensitivity they require.

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Funding welcomed - substantive and sustainable increase needed

We will continue to make the case for contract funding which fully recognises and recompenses the work we do.

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Hepatitis and pregnancy

28 July is World Hepatitis Day. About 100,000 people in New Zealand have Hepatitis B.

Friday, July 24, 2020

Progress on crucial work enhancing access to SRHR in Kiribati

Support from the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade ensured phase three of the Healthy Families project kicked off at the start of July.

Thursday, July 23, 2020

No substantive budget increase - service under pressure

"This is not the way we want to work and we know it’s not the kind of service our clients are looking for."

Saturday, July 11, 2020

World Population Day

11 July is World Population Day and NZPPD says it's an opportunity to draw attention to the human rights linked to sexual and reproductive health.

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Primary health care and equity front and centre in report

Population and public health services are critical to general wellbeing, improved health outcomes and equity.

Thursday, May 28, 2020

Contraception Use Survey

We've launched our survey to find out more about contraceptive use in New Zealand.

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Attempts to deny essential SRH to women and girls in humanitarian settings condemned

“By undermining the global efforts to control this pandemic and attempt to block sexual and reproductive health, this US administration undermines the ability of women and children around the world to live through COVID-19”.

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Aid agencies call for humanitarian assistance

Family Planning is one of 14 aid agencies who have signed an open letter to the Government seeking expanded humanitarian aid.

Monday, April 20, 2020

Where to get help during lockdown

We are compiling a list of agencies and organisations who can help if you're being subject to sexual or domestic violence or if you have mental health and wellbeing concerns during the lockdown.

Monday, March 30, 2020

Open for business and free for NZ Residents

Our services are open - but open differently.

Friday, March 27, 2020

Contraception guidance for clinicians

We've developed guidance for clinicians about the provision of contraception during a pandemic lockdown.

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Abortion Legislation Bill passes

The Abortion Legislation Bill has passed its Third Reading.

Monday, March 9, 2020

5 Q&As with Priyanca Radhakrishnan MP

What drives Priyanca Radhakrishnan MP to chair the cross-party group on population and development?

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Organisations support law reform

Strong support for abortion law reform from health and social sectors.

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Parents' and caregivers' survey released

Parents strongly support relationship and sexuality education in schools and want more information about what is being taught so they can reinforce those messages at home.

Thursday, December 12, 2019

NZ Parliamentarians host meeting

Completing unfinished ICPD business on agenda for Parliamentarians meeting.

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Annual Report 2018-2019

Our 2018/2019 Annual Report has been published.

Friday, November 15, 2019

NZ Parliamentarians on the ground in Nairobi

Nairobi summit marks 25 years since landmark conference - commitments still to be achieved.

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

The battle for sexual and reproductive health and rights for all

The way forward is the full realisation of SRHR for every individual and couple, no matter who they are or where they live, seizing the opportunity the demographic dividend provides and putting adolescents at the very centre of our efforts.

Monday, October 21, 2019

Cervical screening programme changes from 1 November

From 1 November, changes are happening to the way cervical screening is done in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

3 things you need to know about getting a Mirena or Jaydess

Our answers to your questions.

Monday, October 14, 2019

PHARMAC decision supports equity

More contraceptive choice with Mirena and Jaydess funded for contraception.

Thursday, October 10, 2019

Rewriting her story - this International Day of the Girl Child

This year the focus of the International Day of the Girl is on challenging stereotypes, beliefs and attitudes about girls that continue to be reinforced by media and entertainment.

Thursday, September 26, 2019

Realising the vision of World Contraception Day

We must do more to realise the vision of annual World Contraception Day and strive to make every pregnancy one that is wanted.

Friday, September 13, 2019

Submission to Abortion Legislation Committee

Our submission called for law change to enable abortion to be provided based on medical best practice and to support more equitable access to abortion.

Thursday, September 5, 2019

5 things you need to know about sexuality education

We're marking National Health and Physical Education (HPE) Day by sharing some facts about the part of the HPE curriculum we know best, namely sexuality education.

Thursday, August 15, 2019

Research confirms importance of information and education

Young people need to know what to expect, to understand what is happening to their bodies, how they can manage it, and who they can go to for support and information.

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

International research launched

Research demonstrates the need for continued investment in SRHR in rural areas of Vanuatu.

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Cervical screening course on Niue

Nurses keen to gain knowledge under the New Zealand cervical screening guidelines.

Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Law reform is good news/bad news story

The commitment to law reform is good news, but the chance is missed to have a legal framework based on human rights and clinical best practice.

Thursday, July 11, 2019

25 Years Since ICPD Highlights Need for More Rapid Progress

Today is World Population Day and the focus is on the unmet need first identified at a conference 25 years ago.

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Teaching resources support positive relationships

Equipping children in New Zealand with effective relationship skills is more important than ever.

Friday, June 21, 2019

Values have changed - laws should too

New Zealanders are pragmatic people who support women to be free to make their own choices

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Abortion a common procedure - statistics show

One in four women will have an abortion across her lifetime.

Monday, June 10, 2019

Sharing the responsibility for contraception

This Men’s Health Week we’re making the case for a more equitable approach to contraception.

Monday, June 3, 2019

Honour for doctor well deserved

Honour acknowledges career committed to women's sexual and reproductive health.

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Call for summer studentships

Te Whāriki Takapou keen to assist Māori students to grow their research skills by undertaking a Māori Health Research Summer Studentship in 2020.

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Expanded access the goal

Developments at clinic designed to improve access.

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Common sense and fact must underpin debate

Managing abortion under the criminal code is not good law and certainly isn’t good health care

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Question of the Day

Our #Youth Week 2019 feature is all about answering the questions young people ask.

Saturday, May 18, 2019

Young people are the world’s greatest untapped resource - UN Secretary-General

Young people must be included in all the conversations going forward.

Friday, May 17, 2019

How to be a good ally

Kōrero mai, kōrero atu, mauri tū, mauri ora

Sunday, May 12, 2019

Celebrating nurses this International Nurses Day

Our nurses are reaching clients in many different ways.

Thursday, May 2, 2019

Abortion law reform

South Korean change reflects global shift.

Friday, April 26, 2019

5 STIs you need to know about

Making sure you're not sharing more than the love.

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Women having fewer children

Fertility rate the lowest ever, Statistics New Zealand figures show.

Monday, April 15, 2019

Working together to deliver quality education

Parents, teachers and school management and governance working together.

Friday, April 12, 2019

Petition promotes exclusion and intolerance

Speaking out and speaking up against intolerance

Thursday, April 11, 2019

State of the World Population - Unfinished Business

“Realising rights and choices for all – if not now, when?”

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

5 things to know about STI testing

Getting tested is quick, easy and free if you're under 22

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

SRHR in emergencies

Crises can expose weaknesses in health systems.

Monday, April 8, 2019

World Health Day 2019

The conversations we need to be having

Thursday, April 4, 2019

Unanimous declaration welcomed

Reproductive health, individual rights and women’s empowerment are critical to achieving sustainable development.

Monday, April 1, 2019

How do I know if I have an STI?

The short answer is, you don't.

Monday, March 25, 2019

Young people's experiences of sexuality education

Our survey heard from 1100 young people across Aotearoa New Zealand

Friday, March 8, 2019

A Pacific conversation

Women and girls in the Pacific this International Women's Day

Thursday, February 14, 2019

Five things you can do to love yourself this Galentine’s Day!

Our self-love list for Galentine's Day 2019.

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Community consultation and health education

Community consultation - doesn't need to be a daunting exercise.

Saturday, January 26, 2019

UN recommends abortion law changes

UN abortion recommendations welcomed by Family Planning and Te Whāriki Takapou.

Friday, December 7, 2018

Annual Report 2017/2018

Our Annual Report for the 2017/2018 year.

Thursday, December 6, 2018

Porn and teens report should serve as a wake-up call

Young New Zealanders want more and better relationship and sexuality education.

Friday, November 30, 2018

ASC report shows little change

Little change in abortion numbers.

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

UN affirms abortion is a human right

Welcome and support for UN statement.

Saturday, October 27, 2018

Law reform changes welcomed

Law reform - trust women to make their own decisions

Monday, October 15, 2018

Reproductive coercion study shows extent of abuse

Reproductive coercion study - contraception tampered and withheld

Saturday, October 6, 2018

Orewa Clinic reopens

Orewa Clinic open every second Wednesday.

Thursday, October 4, 2018

Landmark resolution

Resolution makes progress for women and girls

Friday, September 28, 2018

World Contraception Day

We're taking a close look at Depo Provera - and busting some myths as we go.

Friday, September 28, 2018

Submission to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Submission on New Zealand's policy on aid and sustainable development.

Friday, September 28, 2018

World Contraception Day

We're taking a close look at the Emergency Contraceptive Pill - and busting some myths as we go.

Thursday, September 27, 2018

World Contraception Day

We're taking a close look at the pill - and busting some myths as we go.

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Day highlights inequities across the Pacific

Collective ambition to strive for an Aotearoa and a Pacific where every pregnancy is a planned one.

Monday, September 24, 2018

World Contraception Day

We're taking a close look at condoms - and busting some myths as we go.

Friday, September 21, 2018

Parliamentary group working on SRHR in the Pacific

Opinion piece by Hon Poto Williams. <br/>Chair, NZPPD

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

No equality without sexual and reproductive health and rights

Celebrate Suffrage Day - but more still to be done

Thursday, September 13, 2018

Call for action now on relationship and sexuality education

New report on relationship and sexuality education shows that little has changed in over a decade.

Monday, August 6, 2018

Mates and Dates programme concerns

ACCs decision, without consultation, to fund an isolated, stand-alone relationships and consent programme is disappointing.

Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Contraception after pēpi

What contraception can you use when you've just had a baby?

Thursday, July 26, 2018

Recommendations welcomed

Clear message from CEDAW Committee on abortion law reform and sexuality education.

Saturday, July 14, 2018

Honour for KFHA leader

Independence day honour for KFHA executive director

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Family planning is a human right

World Population Day - family planning is a human right.

Thursday, June 28, 2018

Law Commission Submission

Law Commission Submission - abortion law reform

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Early abortion access improves

Early abortion access is considered best practice.

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Men's Health Week - consultations on the rise

A reminder this Men's Health Week about services for men.

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Birth Statistics in New Zealand

A snapshot from Statistics New Zealand

Monday, May 28, 2018

Use of modern contraceptives increasing globally

A report on progress towards the SDGs

Thursday, May 17, 2018

People of diverse genders and sexualities more likely to be bullied

Raising awareness an important part of IDAHOTB

Sunday, May 13, 2018

Fifty years ago, it became official: Family planning is a human right

A landmark decision from the 1968 International Conference on Human Rights

Friday, May 11, 2018

T​echnology changing the face of sexual health

Technology is supporting clients to become more informed, empowered and in tune with their bodies

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Spike in syphilis cases good reminder to practise safer sex

New Zealand syphilis rates are falling in line with global trends

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

New survey explores New Zealanders attitudes toward gender

Results from Gender Equal's NZ survey

Friday, March 16, 2018

Trust women to make their own decisions about abortion

Our Chief Executive on why Family Planning supports a Law Commission review

Thursday, March 15, 2018

Family Planning launches inaugural Kiribati Discovery Tour

Visit one of the most remote places in the world - Kiribati!

Friday, February 16, 2018

How to talk with your children about: consent

Understanding consent is crucial to becoming a sexually healthy adult.

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

NZPPD Invitation to Members of Parliament

A briefing document for MPs invited to join NZPPD

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

It’s Time for Abortion Law Reform in New Zealand

Legislation Note

Friday, December 22, 2017

Making good decisions: sex, alcohol, and partying

With party season here, it's a good time to think about our attitudes to sex and alcohol

Saturday, December 16, 2017

No change since 1977 - The Contraception, Sterilisation and Abortion Act

Where are we 40 years on?

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

CEDAW committee considers sexual and reproductive health and rights in New Zealand

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women requests more information

Friday, December 8, 2017

New Report Charts Increase in Voluntary Use of Contraceptives in World’s Poorest Countries

A report from FP2020 on global family planning

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Forum December 2017

The latest issue of our online Forum magazine

Sunday, December 3, 2017

Resources for young people with learning or intellectual disabilities

Sexuality education is important for any child or young person

Saturday, November 25, 2017

Sexual and reproductive health and autonomy: the impact of intimate partner violence

Poor sexual and reproductive health is a very real consequence of intimate partner violence – albeit one that is not often talked about

Saturday, November 25, 2017

Intimate partner violence in Rainbow communities

Intimate partner violence can appear in all different relationships

Monday, November 6, 2017

Annual Report 2016-2017

Our Annual Report for the 2016-2017 financial year

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Relationships and Violence

White Ribbon Day - working to end violence against women and girls

Saturday, October 28, 2017

MP Briefing 2017

A briefing of sexual and reproductive health in New Zealand for MPs elected at the recent election

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Reproductive health and rights in an age of inequality

UNFPA's annual State of World Population report has been released

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

CEDAW submission

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Dame Margaret Sparrow named Public Health Champion

Dame Margaret Sparrow has been named a Public Health Champion 2017 by the Public Health Association

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Planning a pregnancy soon?

Some types of contraception can affect your fertility for a period of time even after you stop using them

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Safe abortions for all women who need them - not just the rich, say UN experts

UN experts urge all States to end criminalisation of abortion

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Highlighting LARCs this World Contraception Day

LARCs are quietly revolutionising the way people manage their fertility

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Long-acting reversible contraception

The IUD and the implant are the most effective types of contraception out there

Thursday, September 21, 2017

Cervical screening: it's better to know

One woman's cervical screening story

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

The changing face of nursing

Nursing has changed considerably over the past 40 years, and National Nurse Advisor, Rose Stewart, has seen it all

Monday, September 11, 2017

Nurse prescribing in community health rolled out

Family Planning nurses are taking advantage of expanded designated nurse prescribing rights

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

HPV, Cervical Screening and Your Questions

September is Cervical Screening Awareness Month

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Forum September 2017

The latest issue of our online Forum magazine

Sunday, September 3, 2017

Bringing up boys who respect

Tips on how fathers can best role model respectful behaviour and raise children who respect their friends, family and future partners.

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Taken the ECP? Here’s an important next step

You've taken the ECP - now what?

Monday, August 14, 2017

Day of Silence 2017

What does it mean to unlearn something?

Saturday, August 12, 2017

New Zealand reaches lowest birth rate in a decade

Findings from the Ministry of Health's Report on Maternity

Friday, August 11, 2017

4 ways that Investing in Adolescents’ Access to Modern Contraception Could Change the World

Katya Iversen: the family planning gap is a hope and an opportunity gap

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Do-it-yourself STI tests now an option for some clients

Faster and more client-friendly STI tests

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Integrated approach best for sexuality education

A petition calling for better sexuality education has been presented to Parliament

Monday, August 7, 2017

How to talk with your children about: pornography

An important discussion about healthy relationships, consent, media and sex in the digital age

Monday, July 24, 2017

KFHA work recognised

Following a report examining STI vulnerability in Kiribati

Thursday, July 20, 2017

Teens having less, and safer sex – US study

How does New Zealand compare?

Thursday, July 20, 2017

Marriage (Court Consent to Marriage of Minors) Amendment Bill submission

Sunday, July 16, 2017

Choosing the right emergency contraception

Two important factors to think about

Friday, July 14, 2017

More reason to use Meningococcal B vaccine – it could also cut the Clap

Gonorrhoea has become a superbug, writes Helen Petousis-Harris

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Cross-party call to make family planning a national development priority

A call to Pacific governments this World Population Day

Monday, July 3, 2017

A critical moment to increase investments in women’s family planning needs

Ann Starrs: Investments in sexual and reproductive health are critical for saving lives and reducing ill-health among women and their children

Monday, June 19, 2017

How much does contraception cost?

Working out the cost

Monday, June 19, 2017

Abortion rate lowest in 25 years

The number of abortions carried out in New Zealand decreased in 2016

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Perinatal death rate at its lowest in a decade

What's the link to long-acting reversible contraception?

Monday, June 12, 2017

Men’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Needs

Staying safe, healthy and happy from pre-teens, through to older age

Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Forum June 2017

The latest issue of our online Forum magazine

Friday, May 26, 2017

Pregnancy complications leading cause of death for women aged 15-19

Findings from a WHO report

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Health Promoters run workshop in Kiribati

Six days of drama, dance and presentations

Thursday, May 18, 2017

Changing health needs: from pre-teen to old age

Our lifetime guide

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Teen birth rate continues to decline

Statistics New Zealand has released birth and death rates for 2016

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

AFPPD Statement of Support to United Nations Population Fund

In response to funding cuts

Saturday, April 29, 2017

Domestic Violence Victim Protections Act submission

Thursday, April 27, 2017

Your next STI test – and why not to worry

A simple way to do a lot of good for your health

Thursday, April 13, 2017

When it might not be an STI

Six common conditions that can be mistaken for STIs

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Health and Gender Focus at SDG Forum

NZPPD met at Parliament last week to discuss the Sustainable Development Goals

Monday, April 10, 2017

ECP numbers down

The success of LARCs may be having an effect on ECP figures

Thursday, April 6, 2017

IPPF reacts to US Government withdrawal of UNFPA funding

IPPF Director General Tewodros Melesse says the decision will have “devastating consequences” for women and girls

Friday, March 31, 2017

Oral contraceptive pill linked to lower levels of cancers

Results of a 40 year study

Thursday, March 2, 2017

Forum March 2017

The latest issue of our online Forum magazine

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Jadelle implant now free for under 22s

Getting a contraceptive implant just got easier and cheaper.

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

O Week 2017: Our most asked questions

From getting condoms to what to do if you miss a pill, we're here to help

Monday, February 20, 2017

Lower Hutt Clinic has moved

Our Lower Hutt Clinic has moved to a new building.

Friday, February 3, 2017

Committee report calls for abortion law to be reviewed

The Abortion Supervisory Committee has released its annual report.

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

What to do in an emergency

Be aware of the options if you have unprotected sex.

Friday, December 9, 2016

Six tips for less stress these holidays

Safer sex tips for the festive season

Thursday, December 8, 2016

Identifying Barriers, Finding Solutions

Research from 'Family Planning in South Tarawa, Kiribati: Usage and Barriers'

Friday, December 2, 2016

Misogyny and Women's Health

"Misogyny - hard to spell, easy to practise"

Thursday, December 1, 2016

Family Planning launches Domestic Violence policy

Our new policy for staff

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Kiribati celebrates first World Vasectomy Day

Involving I-Kiribati men in family planning

Friday, November 25, 2016

Tips for Respectful Relationships

In time for White Ribbon Day 2016

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

2016 Conference: In photos

Photos from the recent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Conference Aotearoa New Zealand 2016

Friday, November 18, 2016

Kiwi men putting their ‘balls on the line’ in an act of love…

Challenging the myths and misconceptions

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Annual Report 2015-2016

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Life in Kiribati: a woman's perspective

On International Day of the Girl Child

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

SDG workshop for Pacific parliamentarians

Friday, September 30, 2016

Pacific parliamentary leaders strengthen commitments to the SDGs

New commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Forum August 2016

Monday, September 26, 2016

Had unprotected sex?

Your step-by-step guide for what to do next

Friday, September 23, 2016

Prioritising Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in the SDGs

Parliamentarians from 10 Pacific countries will meet for an NZPPD-AFPPD workshop.

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Vow of silence against trans-, bi- and homophobic bullying

A vow of silence can speak louder than words.

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Conference programme now online

A fantastic selection of presentations, workshops and posters.

Friday, August 12, 2016

Family Planning teams up with Māori health provider

More sexual and reproductive health appointments available for Māori and Pasifika in the Manurewa area.

Friday, August 5, 2016

Usage and barriers report launched

Findings of our new report will help guide Kiribati's family planning strategy.

Thursday, August 4, 2016

Te Whāriki Takapou: Abortion must remain confidential

All Māori women should have confidential access to abortion says Te Whāriki Takapou Chief Executive.

Monday, July 11, 2016

The case for investing in teenage girls

A cost-effective investment that benefits the community at large.

Friday, July 8, 2016

Committee decision welcome

A Parliamentary Select Committee decision rules mandatory parental notification is not in the best interests of young people seeking abortion services.

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Texas ruling a win for reproductive rights

The US Supreme Court has backed abortion rights, striking down a law that greatly restricted access to abortion.

Friday, June 24, 2016

99% of clients feel listened to

The results of our 2016 client satisfaction survey are in.

Thursday, June 23, 2016

Keynote speakers announced

Announcing our three international keynote speakers.

Friday, June 17, 2016

General abortion rate falls

Statistics New Zealand has released abortion figures for the year to December 2015.

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Conference registration opens

Registration is now open for the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Conference Aotearoa New Zealand 2016.

Monday, June 13, 2016

About to become a dad?

Becoming a dad is a big deal, no matter how old you are.

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

What does consent look like?

A great series of illustrations and images to show what consent looks like.

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

It’s our birthday!

80 years: 1936-2016

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Ask for an Online or Phone Consultation service launched

Free, one-on-one consultations are now available with our health promotion staff.

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Endometriosis

Endometriosis can be a very painful condition and can affect anyone that has a period.

Thursday, May 12, 2016

International Nurses' Day

We're celebrating our fantastic nurses.

Thursday, April 21, 2016

Do you know your nuts?

Get to know what’s normal – so you can recognise what’s not.

Monday, April 11, 2016

Sexual transmission of Zika virus: advice to travellers

There are steps both men and women can take to prevent infection.

Thursday, April 7, 2016

Women and diabetes

What are the contraception options?

Friday, April 1, 2016

Your top 10 STI questions answered

You asked, and we've answered - here are your top 10 questions about STIs

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Are you that someone?

We can all say and do things to prevent sexual violence.

Monday, March 14, 2016

Tell us what you think

We want to learn from your experiences, so we can improve our services.

Friday, March 11, 2016

Changes to cervical screening programme from 2018 is good news

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Sexual and reproductive rights indivisible from human rights

The IPPF has welcomed a new commentary from UN experts

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Postpartum contraception

Just had a baby? Organising postpartum contraception is an important part of your postnatal care.

Friday, March 4, 2016

Call for abstracts

We are inviting submissions of abstracts for the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Conference Aotearoa New Zealand 2016.

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

10 things...

The 10 things that Family Planning nurses and doctors really want you to know

Friday, February 19, 2016

Ovarian cancer - do you know the signs?

We look at ovarian cancer, its hard-to-spot symptoms and how you can best look after yourself.<br/>

Friday, February 19, 2016

NZPPD's Boys and Men report launched

A report into the engagement of boys and men in sexual and reproductive health initiatives in the Pacific was officially launched at Parliament.

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Report: Engaging Boys and Men in Sexual and Reproductive Health

A report has been released by the New Zealand Parliamentarians’ Group on Population and Development (NZPPD), following an Open Hearing on engaging boys and men in sexual and reproductive health and rights in the Pacific.

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Ever thought about becoming a Family Planning nurse?

We look at the education, work experience and interests you need.

Friday, January 29, 2016

Supporting SRHR in Papua New Guinea

Talking about sexual and reproductive health and rights is an important step towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Your child's sexuality education

Knowing what is taught to your child during sexuality education classes can be helpful to you as a parent, and help your child’s learning.

Monday, December 21, 2015

The ECP - Thinking Ahead

Be prepared this summer and pick up an ECP before you head off on holiday

Friday, December 18, 2015

Taking your pill continuously

Learn how to take your pill without getting a period.

Friday, December 11, 2015

Data evidence of inequity

New data shows evidence of inequitable sexual and reproductive health outcomes

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Kiribati project impresses Chief Executive

The Healthy Families Project is reaching young i-Kiribati

Friday, December 4, 2015

The State of World Population report 2015

A report released by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

Friday, November 27, 2015

Family Planning AGM

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Challenging Gender-Based Violence in the Pacific

16 Days of Activism

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Reproductive Coercion

We look at the signs of reproductive coercion, and what to do if you think you are experiencing it

Monday, November 23, 2015

What to expect at an appointment

An insider's guide to Family Planning appointments

Monday, November 16, 2015

Human Rights Day 2015

A Family Planning film fundraiser

Saturday, November 14, 2015

Transgender Week of Awareness

Queer and Trans* 101

Friday, November 13, 2015

World Vasectomy Day

One Kiwi's experience

Monday, November 9, 2015

Thinking about visiting Family Planning?

Your most common questions

Monday, November 2, 2015

Annual Report 2014-2015

Our Annual Report for the 2014-2015 financial year

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Voices from the Pacific

Pacific goals for the SDGs<br/>

Thursday, October 1, 2015

High Court decision delights

Licence for service maintained

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

LARCs a great option for most women

Most effective contraception for most women

Monday, September 21, 2015

The Sustainable Development Goals

What are the Sustainable Development Goals and what do they mean for sexual and reproductive health?

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

September is Cervical Screening Awareness Month

Prevention is better than cure.

Thursday, September 3, 2015

Parental notification for under 16s

Questions and answers - parental notification

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Workshops for Tuvalu and Papua New Guinea

Our work in the Pacific is expanding.

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Pacific Parliamentarians in NZ

Parliamentarians from five Pacific Nations are to meet in Wellington to consider how to better involve boys and men in sexual and reproductive health in the Pacific.

Monday, June 8, 2015

Support us and pay less tax

Payroll Giving is a win-win for everyone.

Friday, May 29, 2015

Guidelines - comprehensive, sensible and inclusive

New sexuality education guidelines are welcomed.

Monday, May 25, 2015

Pacific organisations sought for advocacy programme

Sexual and reproductive health and rights should be a strong part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which will drive global development for the next 15 years.

Friday, April 24, 2015

Boys and men expertise sought

Advocates, practitioners and others working with boys and men in the Pacific are being sought for a Parliamentary Open Hearing to be held in Wellington in June.

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Forum April 2015

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Making Whanganui more diversity friendly

Making Whanganui a more diversity-friendly community is the goal of Shift Whanganui – a regional hui being hosted by Family Planning and InsideOut.

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Healthy Families Project in Kiribati extended

Our work in Kiribati will continue until at least 2020 with funding confirmed for phase two project.

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Our work in Kiribati

The first phase of the Healthy Families Project in Kiribati ended recently with the last of seven workshops being held.

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

A student’s story: We all have a part in keeping others safe

Assault and sexual violence can happen on any campus, at any party, anywhere.

Thursday, March 26, 2015

New consent toolkit for teachers

Our new toolkit to support teachers with responsibility for the sexuality programme within their schools.

Monday, March 23, 2015

Are YOU that someone?

Are YOU that someone to take action? Clue: the right answer is “yes”.

Thursday, March 12, 2015

O Week 2015: A snap shot

A snap shot of this year’s O Week activities across the country.

Monday, March 2, 2015

All about bodies: different is normal

Answers to some questions we’re most commonly asked by young people about their bodies.

Friday, February 20, 2015

Call for nurses to prescribe contraceptive pill

Letting nurses prescribe the contraceptive pill would make it easier, and cheaper, for women to get the pill.

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Support for UK Report

We support UK recommendation for schools to teach sex and relationships education.

Monday, February 16, 2015

O Week: First year of Uni full of firsts

This week marks the start of the O Week season at tertiary institutions throughout New Zealand.

Monday, February 2, 2015

Sex, Alcohol and the Law

Our Youth Feature this month looks at what New Zealand law says about sex and alcohol.

Monday, January 5, 2015

What you ask us - our top 10 questions for 2014

Our most commonly asked questions about sexual and reproductive health in 2014.

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Forum December 2014

The latest issue of our Forum magazine.

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Clinic hours during festive season

Changes to normal clinic opening hours during the festive season.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

World’s 1.8 billion young people

A United Nations (UN) report launched today calls for investment in young people.

Thursday, October 30, 2014

MP Briefing 2014

A briefing about sexual and reproductive health in New Zealand for MPs elected at the recent election.

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Annual Report 2013-2014

Our Annual Report for the 2013-2014 financial year.

Thursday, October 2, 2014

New Family Planning website

Our new website has features that will allow us to launch some new initiatives in the future.

Monday, September 1, 2014

Cervical Screening Awareness Month

An annual campaign to remind New Zealand women that having a cervical smear test could save their life

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Video: Family Planning is important because...

Check out our new video where people tell us what Family Planning means to them.

Friday, August 1, 2014

Sexuality Education - What young people think

As a young person – what do you think about sexuality education?

Friday, July 25, 2014

Forum July 2014

The latest issue of our Forum magazine.

Friday, June 6, 2014

New posters for I-Kiribati teens

I-Kiribati teens targeted in new posters under the Healthy Families Project

Friday, June 6, 2014

Policy a platform for discussion

The release of a women’s policy provides a platform to discuss these issues more widely during the election campaign.

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Cost-benefit analysis presented to Kiribati Minister of Health

A new report on family planning is presented to the Kiribati Minister of Health.

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Being the change

Young people can lead the way on social change and support their friends to do this too.

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

National approach

Call for implementation of a sexual and reproductive health strategy

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Kiribati research: Cost-benefit of family planning

New research could save the Government of Kiribati up to AUD$18.8 million in health and education expenditure over 15 years by investing in family planning.

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

How effective is your contraception?

Different methods suit different people according to their age, life stage, finances and personality.

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Family planning essential for women’s empowerment

Women’s empowerment was on the global agenda with both International Women’s Day and the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.

Friday, March 7, 2014

Healthy Families Project survey results

The Healthy Families project has made significant progress towards improving sexual and reproductive health services in South Tarawa.

Monday, March 3, 2014

Forum March 2014

The latest issue of our Forum magazine.

Monday, February 17, 2014

What you drink affects the way you think

Study Hard, Play Safe is the Family Planning theme for O Week 2014

Monday, December 2, 2013

Annual Report 2012-2013

Our Annual Report for the 2012-2013 financial year.

Monday, December 2, 2013

Forum December 2013

A Conference Special for the latest issue of our Forum magazine.

Sunday, December 1, 2013

Know your rights

Sexual and reproductive health rights are human rights.

Monday, November 18, 2013

Calls for recommendations to be implemented

Young New Zealanders deserve to have the recommendations of a Parliamentary Select Committee report implemented in full.

Monday, November 18, 2013

Client Contact Centre launched

We have launched stage one of a three stage plan to make our services easier to access.

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Project upskills health promoters and clinical staff

Two of our health promoters were in Kiribati in early October leading a workshop to up skill their health promoters and clinical staff.

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

More contraceptive choices than ever before

World Contraception Day is an opportunity to highlight the availability and accessibility of contraception in New Zealand.

Monday, September 2, 2013

Forum September 2013

The latest issue of our Forum magazine.

Monday, September 2, 2013

Life without modern contraception

People used to use whatever materials were available to them to prevent unwanted pregnancy.

Monday, September 2, 2013

Cervical Screening Awareness Month

A cervical smear test is one of the best preventive health measures a woman can make.

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Everything you need to know about The Pill

The Pill is one of the most popular contraceptive methods in New Zealand.

Monday, July 1, 2013

Benefits of contraception use

People use contraception for a range of reasons, including individual, community and societal benefits.

Monday, June 3, 2013

Barrier methods

Barrier methods work by stopping sperm from entering the vagina.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Join us and support IDAHO

Join us and support IDAHO this Friday.

Monday, April 1, 2013

Forum April 2013

The latest issue of our Forum magazine.

Friday, December 14, 2012

Back on the International development agenda

Family Planning International wrote an article in the latest volume of Victoria University's Policy Quarterly journal.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Pacific Youth: Their Rights, Our Future

New report on adolescent sexual and reproductive health in the Pacific launched by The New Zealand Parliamentarians' Group on Population and Development (NZPPD) at the New Zealand parliament.

Monday, December 3, 2012

Annual Report 2011-2012

Our Annual Report for the 2011-2012 financial year.

Monday, September 17, 2012

Forum September 2012

The latest issue of our Forum magazine.

Monday, September 3, 2012

A cervical smear test could save your life

If you’re female and aged between 20 and 70 and have ever been sexually active, September is the month to check that you’re up-to-date with your cervical smear test.

Monday, August 20, 2012

Healthy Families Project developments

Exciting progress in Kiribati with several key activities being implemented over the past couple of months.<br/>

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

New whānau guide released for te wiki o te reo Māori

Nga Kakano, a whanau guide to talking with your tamariki about sex and sexuality.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Global focus on women welcomed

Global focus on the benefits of family planning and an accompanying global commitment to make modern contraceptive technology more widely available.

Monday, June 11, 2012

NZPPD holds Open Hearing

NZPPD holds Open Hearing on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in the Pacific.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Make contraception more accessible for women

Women must be able to use highly-effective contraception and that cost shouldn’t stop them having this choice

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Forum May 2012

The latest issue of our Forum magazine.

Monday, January 16, 2012

MP Briefing 2012

A briefing about sexual and reproductive health in New Zealand for MPs elected at last year’s election.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Annual Report 2010-2011

Our Annual Report for the 2010-2011 financial year.

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Forum September 2011

A special 75th Celebration issue of our Forum magazine.

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Linking Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Services

Worldwide, more than 80 per cent of HIV infections are sexually transmitted.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

IPPF appoints new Director General

The President of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) announce next Director-General.

Friday, April 1, 2011

Forum April 2011

The latest issue of our Forum magazine.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Annual Report 2009-2010

Our Annual Report for the 2009-2010 financial year.

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Contraceptive subsidy announcement advocacy in action

PHARMAC announces that the Jadelle implant will be included on the schedule of subsidised contraceptives.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Annual Report 2008-2009

Our Annual Report for the 2008-2009 financial year.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Application for Early Medical Abortion licence

Council has decided to apply to the Abortion Supervisory Committee for a licence to provide an Early Medical Abortion service.

Monday, August 4, 2008

Dating, sex and the over 40s

A new resource, Upd@teMe, provides sexual health and relationship information for the over 40s looking for, or already in, a new relationship.

Thursday, July 10, 2008

World Population Day

Six ways to prevent pregnancies that are unintended and births that are unplanned.

Monday, April 14, 2008

HPV vaccine programme supported

Support for roll-out of a national vaccination programme to prevent cervical cancer.

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

New brand for Family Planning

After 70 years as New Zealand’s pre-eminent sexual and reproductive health organisation, the Family Planning Association has today launched a new brand and logo.

Thursday, November 15, 2007

New Chief Executive

Family Planning welcomes new Chief Executive Jackie Edmond.