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New Vaping Bill: Some important progress but critical gaps remain
… The coalition Government has moved quickly to “crack down” on youth vaping and proposes introducing new measures in a … imposed on anyone selling vaping products to people aged under-18; Measures to restrict the visibility of vaping … stock; 10 cheap products appeal to young people, who report making retail purchases, despite being under 18. 9 …
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New Zealanders strongly support policies to curb alcohol harm – will government listen?
… from alcohol industry influence. These findings build on previous years’ research and give the government a strong … than others. For example, children see alcohol marketing on average 4.5 times daily, and tamariki Māori are exposed … Mills survey in March 2025 assessing NZ adult opinion on the WHO ‘best buy’ interventions and more ( Appendix 2 ). …
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Obesity at last on Government agenda, but will Healthy Families NZ be good enough ?
… to tackle our escalating obesity crisis. It will be based on Healthy Together Victoria (HTV) which the Health Minister, Tony Ryall, visited on a recent trip to Australia. Although no details are … Election year certainly focuses the political minds on which current problems and solutions to put into an …
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The maths and ethics of minimising COVID-19 deaths in NZ
… but a flickering light at the end of the tunnel), or keep on ‘flattening the curve’. But since any eradication strategy … curve’ as the comparator. How many deaths might we have under flattening the curve? COVID-19 has a reproduction … This results in a halving of the number of deaths to 6,500 – approaching the 5,000 deaths per year from tobacco use …
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Media release: Poor ventilation on buses and trains – a fixable risk to health
… Poor ventilation on our buses and trains is leading to an increased risk of passing on respiratory infections such as Covid-19, according to new … Health Communication Centre details the results of testing on public transport from April to June. The research measured …
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E-bikes are the new cars- why don’t transport policy makers treat them seriously?
… these days without seeing people having fun zipping past on their e-bikes. E-bikes have the potential to transform our … year. We estimate that an equivalent investment towards a $500 e-bike subsidy could subsidise over 25,000 e-bikes and … of e-bike, many of which were canvassed in this excellent report . E-biking is likely to be supported by the same …
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Is NZ a laggard in responding to climate change?: Results of a Global Index
… “Good” Policy (20% of the weighting): “Very poor” On the plus side is NZ’s ranking in the 9 th position for efficiency. A low is in terms of “policy” where the report says that “New Zealand joined the bottom five this … system” (ETS) is similarly only at a trivial level (at under $10 per tonne of CO 2 ). The design of this ETS is …
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Unsafe waters: The hidden Campylobacter infection risk in rural New Zealand
… public water supplies, rural communities often depend on untreated sources like wells, boreholes, and rainwater. … set by the drinking water regulator, Taumata Arowai, under the Water Services Act 2021. 3 There are additional protections for source waters serving more than 500 people under the National Environmental Standards for …
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Smart party pill law makes tobacco & alcohol regulation look pathetic
… if such a wide parliamentary consensus can be achieved on party pills, proportionate action on tobacco should see it … to sell; banning employment by retailers of persons aged under 18 years to sell party pills; Local Authorities can … consistently found that 10-12% of 14-15 year old smokers report that their usual source of cigarettes is shops or …
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Local alcohol policies: What’s the opportunity to reduce harm?
… Equitable harm reduction through a LAP depends on meaningful involvement of Māori that upholds Te Tiriti o … have nearly 50% more outlets. 4 Māori whānau in Auckland report having too many local bottle stores is a major concern … by alcohol supply and uphold the Crown’s responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The public health impact of new …
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