Raise the awareness of allergies

The aim of Allergy New Zealand is to raise the awareness of allergies, to provide support and represent the interests of people living with allergies, especially children and their families.

We are a not-for-profit organisation and rely on your membership community grants to help us help you.

Find out more

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Dramatic increase in hair dye allergies

NZPA — An increase in people colouring their hair at a younger age has seen a "dramatic increase" in allergic reactions to hair dye, an allergy specialist says.

Itching of the scalp, redness and swelling of the face were symptoms, the latest issue of Allergy Today magazine said.

There had been a "dramatic increase in allergic reactions to hair dye internationally," said Dr Vincent St Aubyn Crump, of the Auckland Allergy Clinic.

In the past, hair dye was used to cover grey hair, but more people were now using it at a younger age, especially teenagers , Dr Crump said.

"Many people are also doing it themselves, and as the 'credit crunch' worsens, more and more will probably be doing so."

Read story here.

Or get your Winter Issue of Allergy Today for an in-depth feature on hair dye allergies.

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Consumer rights at restaurants

Have you ever wondered what your rights are when you get dished up an awful meal at a restaurant? Commentator Troy Churton shares his advice on TVNZ's Breakfast. He also has some useful information for allergy sufferers.

Watch the clip here.

Warning: please ignore Paul Henry's comment at the end. He is obviously fishing for a reaction.

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And the winner is......

Alicia De'Arth of Buckland won the terrific return trip for two to Samoa worth over $4500 thanks to Aggie Grey's and Polynesian Blue.

Second prize, the Fujitsu Hi-Wall Premium Heat Pump model no ASTBI8L (plus installation) valued at $3300, goes to Lynley Frame of Auckland.

And Natalie Lloyd of Auckland won the $500 Mad Butcher Meat Voucher.

We would like to extend a huge thank you to our sponsors who generously donated these prizes.

And thank you to everyone who supported our fundraising efforts by either buying or selling tickets. We will post our final amount.

                

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Want to know more about allergies? Do you have an allergy to food, dust mites, cats, pollen or something else. Then check out our About Allergies pages. We have information on everything from eczema through to stinging insects. Go here to our About Allergies page

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Are you a health professional? Initial diagnosis of a severe allergy can be an anxious time for patients, and it is through access to accurate information and support that they are able to manage their allergy successfully. See all our relevant information here

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Monthly tip Never leave home without your medication.

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Supporters

Allergy New Zealand is delighted  to receive sponsorship for our website from the New Zealand Food Safety Authority.

Information for food-allergic consumers can be found on NZFSA's website by clicking here.

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Allergy New Zealand would also like to thank Zeald.com for sponsoring our website.
More information coming....