Started in 1983, the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial takes place every third Sunday in May and is led by a coalition of some 1,200 community organisations in 115 countries hosting local memorials that honour the lost and raise awareness about HIV.

In the wake of the rescinding of name suppression for Artwell Chakanyuka the New Zealand AIDS Foundation (NZAF) is encouraging people to access both HIV testing and support services.

The NZAF HIV Update 2010 is the most up to date overview of the HIV epidemic in New Zealand currently available. It is updated regularly.

The New Zealand AIDS Foundation (NZAF) has joined with Wellington Sexual Health Services to provide a full sexual health screening service for men at the NZAF Āwhina Centre in Wellington. The weekly Sexual Health Clinics will take place every Wednesday between 4pm and 7pm.

There were a record number of new HIV diagnoses in New Zealand in 2008. To mark World AIDS Day the New Zealand AIDS Foundation proudly distribute red ribbons in exchange for donations. Show your support by wearing a red ribbon this World AIDS Day.