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21 June 2025

Each year, the AIDS Epidemiology Group at the University of Otago shares a report on HIV in Aotearoa New Zealand. The latest report looks at HIV diagnoses for 2024 and helps us understand how HIV is affecting different people and communities. 

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21 June 2025

Positive Women Inc. had a stall at Africa Day this year to offer HIV testing and to raise awareness about HIV prevention and support within the community.

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21 June 2025

For people living with HIV who are receiving antiretroviral treatment (ART), good nutrition plays a key role in supporting overall health and wellbeing. In addition to taking medication, maintaining adequate levels of micronutrients which are essential vitamins and minerals, can help strengthen the immune system and improve quality of life.

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21 June 2025

Australian scientists have made a world-first breakthrough in the search for an HIV cure by adapting the same mRNA technology used in COVID-19 vaccines. Instead of preventing infection, this approach aims to flush out hidden HIV so it can be eliminated.

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21 June 2025

The Burnett Foundation Aotearoa, in collaboration with Positive Women Inc., Toitū te Ao, and Body Positive, is leading a national survey to understand how current laws around HIV affect people living with HIV in Aotearoa.

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21 June 2025

CNZM for Dr Mark Thomas in Kings Birthday honours 2025. To be Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit. For services to people living with HIV or AIDS and antibiotic research.

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21 June 2025

On behalf of Positive Women Inc. we welcome Liz Gibbs as the new Kaiwhakahaere Matua for the Burnett Foundation.

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21 June 2025

He mihi māhana ki a koutou (Warm greetings to you all).

It has been an interesting experience coming on board with the Positive Speakers Bureau, learning the ropes, reaching out to our Speakers and connecting with them as we book engagements. Thank you to everyone for being friendly and welcoming. I very much enjoy the chats and interactions we share.

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24 April 2025

Registration is now open on Eventbrite for the HIV Women’s Seminar.  This is a full day event held at Sorento in the Park on Friday 3 October 2025.  The event provides presentations on areas affecting Women, families, heterosexual men, trans and bi women living with or affected by HIV.