News and Research
A couple share their Journey of "unexplained infertility"
May 30, 2016
Unexplained infertility is a term used to describe those who are unable to conceive, despite there being no medical reason behin…
ACART is seeking your feedback
May 30, 2016
The Advisory Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology (ACART) is seeking your feedback on proposed advice to the Minister o…
Research on relationships and infertility
May 27, 2016
Bond University are researching relationships and infertility and would like people to participate on their survey. The aim of t…
Couple overwhelmed with response for surrogacy
May 19, 2016
A Southland couple spoke out they are looking for a surrogate for another child to add to their family. The couple have had ove…
Shortage of Egg Donors in New Zealand
May 16, 2016
There is a serious shortage of Egg Donors in New Zealand - Fertility Associates to soon pay $2000 to help boost Egg Donors! htt…
Mother's Day without a baby: what it's like to struggle with infertility.
May 11, 2016
Is a lack of early education about fertility in schools partly to blame because people aren’t informed about their reproductive …
Cricketer Chris Harris opens up on IVF struggle
May 11, 2016
Chris and Linda Harris open up on their struggles with Infertility http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&obje…
Cricker star Chris Harris push for teens to be taught Fertility as kiwis struggle to concieve
May 11, 2016
Chris and Linda Harris speak out that more information needs to be taught as a Teenager about fertility. "If you're intending o…
Jay Jay Harvey to host Auckland Quiz Night!
May 11, 2016
Jay Jay Harvey spoke out about their fertility issues and thinks people don't talk about it and should consider all options! ht…
Five things you didn't know about Fertility!
May 10, 2016
One in four kiwis experiencing infertility at some stage of their life. Nigel McKerras, president of Fertility New Zealand, say…
Why women's eggs run out
May 6, 2016
An article about how women's eggs are made and why they run out. http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/parenting/pregnancy/concept…
When you come out about Infertility
May 4, 2016
Couples sharing their experiences on their infertility journey with some great advice to others http://edition.cnn.com/2016/04/…
Foods to boost your fertility!
April 27, 2016
Foods to boost your fertility! http://www.independent.ie/life/health-wellbeing/foods-to-boost-fertility-34651711.html
What should happen to embryos if you split?
April 15, 2016
Article on embryos and what should you do if you split! http://i.stuff.co.nz/life-style/parenting/pregnancy/conception/78829473…
Fertility Services Standard Document
April 15, 2016
Fertility Services Standard document is now available online. Click here for more information http://acart.health.govt.nz/publ…
Nelson Support Group Begins in March
February 24, 2016
This article from stuff.co.nz introduces Shannan and Susannah our Nelson Support Group facilitators. The first group will be hel…
Article and video featuring real-life infertility stories
November 5, 2015
This week the UK is running its national fertility awareness campaign. As part of this The Telegraph reports on Emma Cannan's fr…
IVF women a third more likely to develop ovarian cancer
November 5, 2015
This article in the telegraph reports on research presented at a US fertility conference by Alastair Sutcliffe from the Universi…
The unveiling of Endometriosis
September 30, 2015
The unveiling of endometriosis. An excellent article from Gabrielle Jackson, the deputy opinion editor of The Guardian Australia…