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Reducing nicotine in smoked tobacco products: A pivotal feature of the Smokefree Aotearoa proposals
… The NZ Government has published a discussion document outlining … 43 Such arguments are misplaced in a context like NZ, where harm-reduced alternative nicotine products like … was that illicit products made up only 1.8-3.8% of the NZ market. 48 Commentators have noted that any increase in …
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Media release: Making the consumer care guidelines for electricity retailers mandatory could save lives
… mandatory, according to Energy poverty researcher Dr Kimberley O’Sullivan and He Kāinga Oranga Housing and … to protect health and avoid potential fatalities,” says Dr O’Sullivan. In the latest Briefing published by the Public Health Communication Centre , Dr O’Sullivan and colleagues outline the role of the …
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Worth its weight: Building insulation in New Zealand
… This blog looks at these issues and wonders why the NZ Government is not doing more to enhance building … changes to the Residential Tenancies Act suggest that the NZ Government is still undervaluing the benefits of building … climate change . The International Energy Agency, of which NZ is a member, strongly argues the importance of seeking …
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Ventilation in NZ schools during the Omicron wave – results from a preliminary study
… childhood education centres across Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) were dealing with active cases . Since August 2021, … have comprised 35% of cases and 12% of hospitalisations in NZ. Worldwide the Omicron variant is causing explosive … below 800ppm. What is the current ventilation situation in NZ schools? Our preliminary study in four schools across the …
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Cycling and walking in six NZ cities: Where are we at?
… But no one has previously looked systematically at how NZ cities support cycling and walking. Therefore, a new study … and the economy (1-3). But how well are cities in NZ doing in this area? In this new study , which is a … assessment, we have compared the six largest cities in NZ (Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch …
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Introducing an Online Data Explorer Tool: 30 years of NZ mortality and cancer data
… striking inequalities in cancer incidence and mortality in NZ, by both ethnicity and socioeconomic status. In this blog, … the question “Why?”. Striking inequalities in health in NZ In this country there are striking inequalities by … backdrop and motivate much of the public health work in NZ. However, these data have not always been readily …
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Treaty Principles Bill threatens public health and equity: It needs your submission
… mean for public health and equity in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) and why we should make a submission opposing progression … Why this Bill threatens public health and equity in NZ This Bill actively damages Aotearoa New Zealand’s ability … the Bill (closing 7 January 2025). Authors details Dr Carwyn Jones , Te Whare Whakatupu Mātauranga, Te Wānanga …
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Media release: Severe domestic squalor in Aotearoa New Zealand: A preliminary survey
… are living in severe domestic squalor throughout Aotearoa NZ according to a preliminary survey of key agencies. In the … involved with clients living in severe domestic squalor. Dr Jonathan Jarman who led the research says severe domestic … older, and in many cases a stubborn refusal of help.” Dr Jarman says the responses from local Age Concerns showed …
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Rebuilding Aotearoa’s statistical foundation: Toward fairer outcomes for Pacific Peoples
… equity in health, services, and resource allocation. Stats NZ’s shift to an admin data-first census, after two censuses … for responsive, future-ready policy. Authors details Dr Gerard Sonder Public Health Physician, Epidemiologist, … PhD, MSc (Biology), Pacific Perspectives Ltd Dr Debbie Ryan MNZM, MPM, FNZCPHM (Hon), Pacific Perspectives …
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Does healthy food really cost more?
… and rolled oats doesn’t hold much appeal for the average NZ household. Wilson et al (2013) (1) identified a low-cost diet for NZ$3.17 a day but when more familiar foods were added the … metrics for the cost of common foods and drinks in the NZ Food Price Index (Figure 2). Food items were categorised …
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