Respiratory Support Nelson

28/05/2026

AGM & 50th Celebration – Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 11.00am, Club Waimea Richmond

Did you know that the Nelson Asthma Society- now Respiratory Support Nelson- has been supporting our community for nearly 50 years? What an incredible milestone!

We’re excited to celebrate this special occasion alongside our AGM, and we’d love you to join us.

Please RSVP (leave a comment or send us a message!) for catering purposes. Food and cake will be provided on the day.

Please help us spread the word-if you know anyone who may like to attend, we would love to see them there. This includes past class attendees, as well as anyone who has been involved with or would like to connect with Respiratory Support Nelson.

18/04/2026

🎉 YAY! Classes are all starting back for the term TOMORROW! 💙

Here’s the full schedule to help you plan:

Monday: Motueka Better Breathers Class, 11:00am – Brass Band Hall
Tuesday: Circuit Better Breathers Class, 10:00am – Club Waimea
Wednesday: Sing Your Lungs Out, 10:00am – Club Waimea
Wednesday: Better Breathers Guided Exercise Class, 11:15am – Club Waimea
Friday: Circuit Better Breathers Class, 10:00am – Club Waimea

✨ Golden Bay class starts next week: Wednesday 29th April at 10:00am – Golden Bay Recreation Centre

We can’t wait to see you all back in class and moving together! 💪

13/04/2026

💙 Blue Shirt Day- Tuesday 5 May 💙

Come wearing blue and join us at our Better Breathers class on Tuesday 5 May (10am, Club Waimea) as we support Blue Shirt Day in support of the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ.

You’ll see us wearing our awesome blue shirts at class- and if you’d like to get involved and wear one too, please follow the link below 💙

This is a great way to show support for people living with asthma and other respiratory conditions, and to help raise awareness across our community.

12/04/2026

A friendly reminder that our classes are currently on pause for the school holidays, but we’re excited to be resuming NEXT week! 💙

For our Term 2 class timetable, please visit: https://www.respiratorynelson.co.nz/timetable

We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

06/04/2026

A huge thank you to for your generous support of our Sing Your Lungs Out (SYLO) programme for Terms 3 and 4.

This funding allows us to continue offering this uplifting and supportive programme, where participants can connect, build confidence, and improve their breathing through the joy of music.

We are so grateful for your support in helping our community breathe, sing, and thrive 💙

Come and "sing your lungs out" with us! Next singing class is on Wednesday 22nd April, 10am at Club Waimea, in Richmond!

05/04/2026

Looking for a simple way to stay active while our classes are on pause over the school holidays?

Our NEW 15-minute strength and cardio workout video is a great option to do from the comfort of your own home.

It’s designed to help you keep moving, build strength, and support your breathing- all in a short, manageable session delivered by our wonderful Trainer Deb.

Give it a go and keep up the great work while classes are on break. We can’t wait to see you back when we resume in the week starting 20 April!

https://youtu.be/0JrZvnSL1_A

15 minute strength and cardio work-out.Please remember to exercise at your own pace and ensure you have a safe, clear space around you to reduce the risk of ...

01/04/2026

Happy Easter everyone 🐣

We wish you all a safe and happy school holiday break as our classes take a pause over this time.

All classes will resume in the week starting 20 April- we look forward to seeing you then!

29/03/2026

A heartfelt thank you to The Lion Foundation for your generous support of Respiratory Support Nelson.

Your funding makes a meaningful difference to the lives of those in our community living with respiratory conditions. Because of your generosity, we are able to continue delivering programmes and support that help people breathe easier and live well.

We are incredibly grateful for your ongoing commitment to community wellbeing. Thank you for being part of what we do 💙

19/02/2026

A friendly reminder that unfortunately there will be no Better Breathers class on tomorrow, Friday (20th February), as the hall is unavailable.

We look forward to seeing you all back at class next week!

In the meantime, please check out our Exercise Snacking video below for some simple ideas to help you keep moving. These small bursts of movement can easily be incorporated into your daily routine- remember, every movement counts!

Please remember to exercise at your own pace and ensure you have a safe, clear space around you to reduce the risk of falls.If you have a medical condition, ...

12/02/2026

If you’ve been thinking about trying out a Better Breathers class- why not come along tomorrow (Friday)?

🗓 10.00am
📍 Club Waimea, Richmond

Our Better Breathers class is a friendly, supportive exercise session designed especially for people living with respiratory conditions. The class includes low impact- strength and cardio exercises, breathing techniques, and plenty of options so you can work at your own pace.

It’s suitable for all fitness levels, and no referral is needed- just come along and give it a go. We’d love to see you there!

For our full timetable, please visit our website at https://www.respiratorynelson.co.nz/