News and Research
Fertility Week: Dr Simon Kelly urges Kiwis to plan for their last child
November 1, 2017
Today is the start of FNZ Fertility Week November 1-7. Today’s article in the Herald features Dr Simon Kelly who is urging Kiwis…
ACART review of the guidelines for surrogacy and the donation of eggs, sperm and embryos
October 30, 2017
A consultative meeting is being held by the Advisory Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology to discuss the committee’s cu…
Funding Priorities Results
October 6, 2017
Thank you to everyone who responded to our recent survey. The results, featured, will support our advocacy efforts. Please cli…
Christchurch mum battled silent epidemic
October 4, 2017
"When you're in your early 30s you just assume you're going to have babies like everyone else, when you're told you can't concei…
Too busy for babies -
September 25, 2017
Baby Whisperer Sharlene Poole shares her journey of becoming a mother from a sperm donor. If you would like information on beco…
Egg-donor mum 'never wanted a cent' for gift of life
September 25, 2017
"I would have done it for nothing. I went into this thinking there would be no money at all. The fact that I was able to cover m…
Ex-Outrageous Fortune star reveals IVF journey
September 25, 2017
“It’s a hard thing for us to do, but we decided to blog about our IVF journey, given it’s something many people either go throug…
Repromed only fertility clinic to get Rainbow Tick
September 4, 2017
For a same-sex couple having a child means entering the daunting world of fertility clinics.
How Vegemite led to Australia's 'greatest' medical breakthrough
August 11, 2017
Vitamin B3 is typically found in meats and green vegetables as well as vegemite. However, a recent study found that despite taki…
Why have sperm counts halved in New Zealand men?
July 28, 2017
An international study published in journal Human Reproduction Update has found sperm counts have dropped by more than 50 per ce…
Would-be parents left in limbo as adoption numbers drop
July 26, 2017
Today there are 600 families hoping to adopt on the Ministry of Vulnerable Children's books. But there are not enough children t…
FNZ Announces new Ambassadors
July 10, 2017
Fertility New Zealand is delighted to announce their new Ambassadors, Chris and Linda Harris
It’s not okay to talk about your friend’s fertility issues in public
June 28, 2017
Your fertility journey is your journey and it's not ok for your friends to talk about your fertility issues in public.
How research helped me get over my fear of having an IVF baby
June 20, 2017
Since the first test-tube baby, Louise Brown, was born in England in 1978, about 6.5 million children have been born worldwide w…
If only everyone thought of the "Instead" suggestions before saying these 5 things.
June 14, 2017
If only everyone thought of the "Instead" suggestions before saying these 5 things to someone going through a Fertility Journey
Heartache of losing first child drives search for a surrogate
June 12, 2017
Sharon and Chris Owen are searching nationwide to find a surrogate for their next child.
Egg Freezing when you are young could help you later in life.
June 2, 2017
More Fertility information in schools could help educate people in their 20s to not wait and just do it says Valerie Landis.
Having an AMH test early could help save you from heartache
May 15, 2017
Dr Simon Kelly recommends having a blood test in your 20s or early 30s which can tell you how many eggs you have left and how so…