• Glass of water on rock near stream
    Glass of water on rock near stream

    Another Havelock North? Govt undoing protections for drinking water safety

    An Inquiry into the the world’s largest recorded campylobacteriosis outbreak in Havelock North in 2016, led to policy changes to strengthen protections for our water supply system. These policies are now under threat leaving us vulnerable to similar type events.
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    Issue date
    07 May 2024
    Author(s)
    Marnie Prickett Simon Hales Tim Chambers Michael Baker Nick Wilson

  • Taxing sugary drinks: Empirical findings out of Mexico

    The impact of taxing sugar sweetened beverages (SSB) in Mexico has reported that the 10% tax was associated with an overall 12% reduction in purchases. What are the implications in NZ?
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    Issue date
    03 February 2016
    Author(s)
    Andrea McDonald Cristina Cleghorn Nick Wilson Tony Blakely

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