The Briefing

An Aotearoa CDC will ensure NZ is better prepared for and able to respond to pandemic threats. The potential benefits are large: long-term gains in population health, equity, and economic efficiency.

The Public Health Expert Briefing will be highlighting evidence-informed public health solutions in a new series: Briefings to the Incoming Government.

We quizzed political parties on their tax policies to protect public health, build a fairer society, and work for the environment. Find out their responses and what it might mean for the future of Aotearoa.

We need a far greater focus on taxing wealth if we are serious about tackling intergenerational inequalities and poverty.

An article we published last week generated plenty of debate in particular on the complexities of taxing food. In this blog, Professor Nick Wilson argues that, yes, such tax packages have to be well designed (and more research would be helpful), but nevertheless that there is much that could be potentially gained by taxes on saturated fat.