After the success of WellFest in Wellington (despite the earthquakes!) the next WellFest event will be in Auckland on October 5-6 from 10 am to 5 pm. Entry is $10 f0r adults and children under 12 years are free. The venue for the event is the Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau. The address of the venue and a map can be accessed through this link: http://www.pacific.org.nz/about-us/contact-us/ The NZ Journal of... Read More | Share it now!
The new documentary Take Back Your Power will be available from September 5th. You can see the trailer for this highly recommended documentary at this link: https://naturalmedicine.net.nz/news/trailer-for-new-smart-meter-documentary-now-online/ The full length documentary can be viewed (by streaming it) or purchased in DVD format by clicking on the advertisement below. (Sorry…this page needs... Read More | Share it now!
The organisation Casper www.casper.org.nz which aims to reduce suicide through community education is holding its annual conference on September 10. Suicide is a major cause of death in young people in NZ. Casper’s website includes a forum and links to information about suicide. Details for the conference are below: No Suspicious Circumstances? Suicide Prevention... Read More | Share it now!
Update: Free public showings of this important documentary are being organised around NZ…please see this link for details: http://www.stopsmartmeters.org.nz/uncategorized/free-screenings-of-take-back-your-power-updated/ An important documentary that covers health, privacy and other issues with the new “smart” or “advanced” meters (that are being introduced to measure... Read More | Share it now!
Ed note: While this post refers to an event that has now come and gone, further pro-democracy events are planned by Kiwis Connect; for details visit the site www.kiwisconnect.org.nz Calling all concerned citizens! On September 1st 2013 there will be nationwide rallies which will unite Kiwis who are concerned about the loss of democracy occurring in New Zealand. Why is this relevant to GE food, food... Read More | Share it now!
The annual Health Expo at Hamilton Gardens will take place on the weekend of October 19th and 20th. Hamilton Sat Oct 19 to Sun Oct 20, 2013 Hamilton Gardens Pavillion Adults $7, Under 15s gold-coin donation This event is always enjoyable and features an inviting range of natural health options under one roof, as well as seminars. The event provides an opportunity for the public to become informed about different... Read More | Share it now!
Robert McGowan is teaching Rongoa Maori (traditional Maori herbal medicine) courses over the next few months. Robert McGowan (also known as Pa Ropata) is one of New Zealand’s foremost experts in this field so the courses he teaches offer a invaluable opportunity to anyone who is interested to learn about the medicinal properties of native plants. The series of workshops include training in plant... Read More | Share it now!
A series of public meeting on the issue of water fluoridation will be held in Auckland on July 16-19. The meeting dates and venues are as follows: East Auckland Tuesday 16th July at 7 pm The Auditorium, Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts 13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga. West Auckland Wednesday 17th July at 6.45 pm Henderson Valley School, 389 Henderson Valley Road,Henderson Central Auckland Thursday 18th July 2013 at 7... Read More | Share it now!
Dentist Dr Laurie Beck was the first health professional to address the recent public meeting about water fluoridation, discussing some of the health risks of adding hydrofluorosilic acid (a waste product of the phosphate fertiliser industry) to drinking water. The meeting was organised by Fluoride Action Network NZ (www.fannz.org.nz) and took place in Freeman’s Bay Community Centre in Auckland on June 29,... Read More | Share it now!
Dr Jane Beck is one of the doctors who spoke at the public meeting about water fluoridation on June 29, 2013. The meeting was organised by Fluoride Action Network NZ (www.fannz.org.nz) and took place in Freeman’s Bay Community Centre in Auckland. Her presentation (which reports on how sensible, low cost initiatives such as encouragement of tooth brushing and better nutrition has been sh0wn to reduce tooth... Read More | Share it now!
Parents’ groups which advocate for free and informed choice concerning vaccination are alarmed at a proposed law change in the Australian state of Queensland that seeks to exclude unvaccinated children from childcare. The Vaccination Answers Informed Sources (VAIS) group which maintains the website http://www.vaccinationawareness.com.au/ has emailed its members on the issue, encouraging them to make a... Read More | Share it now!
Paul Waddell, who runs the business SafeSpace ( www.safespace.net.nz ) which assesses EMR pollution in homes and other environments (and gives advice on remediation) gave a talk and demonstration at the Green Living Show at 3 pm on Sunday June 30, 2013. His talk was videoed by Vincent Eastwood from The Vinny Eastwood Show (www.thevinnyeastwoodshow.com) and the talks may now be viewed by clicking on the links... Read More | Share it now!
A new proposal by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Agency (TGA) aims to prevent companies that supply practitioner-only products from being able to advertise their products or supply educational material to naturopaths or herbalists. In essence, the proposal, if it comes into effect will be to treat Australian naturopaths (who have degree level qualifications) as if they were a member of the public with no... Read More | Share it now!
Paul Waddell, who runs the business SafeSpace ( www.safespace.net.nz ) which assesses EMR pollution in homes and other environments (and gives advice on remediation) will be giving a talk and demonstration at the Green Living Show at 3 pm on Sunday June 30. The show will be held at the ASB Showgrounds, 217 Greenlane West, Greenlane, Auckland, New Zealand. The show runs from 10am to 5pm Saturday June 29 and ... Read More | Share it now!
For people who want more information on the fluoride issue we can recommend the site http://afamildura.wordpress.com This is the work of Daniel Zalec who researched and wrote the documentary FireWater on the fluoridation issue (produced by Jaya Chelma Drolma). Firewater may be viewed at the following... Read More | Share it now!
German thermography expert Professor Rheinhold Berz visited New Zealand in February this year. In addition to presenting a lecture on thermography to health professionals in Auckland, Professor Berz was interviewed by nurse and author Kimberley Paterson. This interview and lecture form the basis of Kimberley’s article on thermography in issue 9 of The New Zealand Journal of Natural Medicine. You can view... Read More | Share it now!