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Lead Poisoning Prevention and Education

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Lead Aware NZ educates mums and families to protect their kids from lead exposure and advocates for stronger legislative protections.

New Zealand is behind our international counterparts when it comes to protecting kids from lead poisoning. It's also an issue that is not generally on Kiwi parents' radar. UNICEF estimates 47,000 NZ kids have lead poisoning right now, with thousands more every year. This potentially can set them up for a lifetime of struggle with reduced IQ, learning difficulties, ADHD, impulsivity, reduced earnings as an adult, and so many more possible health problems including mental health issues, heart and kidney diseases. Even very low levels of exposure can cause adverse effects. While middle class families may have the resources to help their tamariki with interventions to overcome speech, developmental or learning delays, poorer families may not be able to do so, and hence lead exposure can further the cycle of poverty. 

Studies show significant economic benefits to countries that reduce hazards from lead paint exposure. The research shows that smarter populations earn more money and pay more lifetime taxes, and incur less healthcare costs. It's a win-win for everyone. 

Lead Aware NZ is working to update our laws and thinking for a best possible outcome for our children's future.

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Testing children’s play areas for lead and arsenic in the paint/soil/surfaces using XRF, to see h...

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Top financial contributors

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Verena

$240 NZD since Nov 2022

2
Liz Burns

$200 NZD since Aug 2024

3
Lisanne

$100 NZD since Jun 2023

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Erin

$100 NZD since Sep 2024

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Sarah Reddington

$90 NZD since Mar 2024

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Serena Park

$90 NZD since Sep 2024

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Judy

$30 NZD since Sep 2024

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Lucy

$25 NZD since Sep 2024

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Dacia

$20 NZD since Mar 2024

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Emily

$20 NZD since Mar 2024

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Stephanie Dawes

$20 NZD since May 2024

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Claire barrett

$20 NZD since Sep 2024

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Rhiannon River

$20 NZD since Sep 2024

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Julie Bockman

$20 NZD since Sep 2024

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Rebecca

$10 NZD since Mar 2024

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Nelly

$5 NZD since Mar 2024

Lead Aware NZ is all of us

Our contributors 17

Thank you for supporting Lead Aware NZ.

Verena

backer

$240 NZD

Liz Burns

$200 NZD

Lisanne

$100 NZD

Erin

$100 NZD

Sarah Reddington

$90 NZD

Serena Park

$90 NZD

Judy

$30 NZD

Lucy

$25 NZD

Dacia

$20 NZD

Emily

$20 NZD

Stephanie Dawes

$20 NZD

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Transparent and open finances.

+$10.00NZD
Completed
Contribution #588000

Credit from Serena Park to Lead Aware NZ

+$90.00NZD
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Contribution #793743

Credit from Julie Bockman to Lead Aware NZ

+$20.00NZD
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Contribution #789853
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Today’s balance

$1,030.35 NZD

Total raised

$1,053.34 NZD

Total disbursed

$22.99 NZD

Estimated annual budget

$790.00 NZD

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News from Lead Aware NZ

Updates on our activities and progress.

EOFY Update

Lead Aware NZ has picked up these past few months and things are looking positive. We now have an active website. Social media is engaged with over 3000 Facebook and 700 instagram followers. Projects: Playground Project. The late 2022 playg...
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Published on March 24, 2024 by Ananda Card