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  • In the news: Public Health Priorities Series

    … this article in a shorter form which was republished in NZ Doctor . Marnie was also interviewed for a podcast played … on 95bfm . The full Briefing was republished by Water NZ in it's May/June magazine .  How to make NZ’s Tax System … The Kākā by Bernard Hickey On 19 February, PHCC Director Dr Michael Baker was interviewed in the weekly Kākā  webinar …
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  • Public Health Solutions Series: Protecting the healthcare system: a strategic approach to reducing infectious disease impacts in Aotearoa New Zealand

    … a high toll of illness and death in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) every year . For a century and more, NZ has experienced high and inequitable impacts from endemic, … changed the infectious disease landscape. In March 2020 NZ chose an elimination approach, largely closing its borders …
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  • Will the Health Star Rating labels improve people’s diets?

    … own, the current Nutrition Information Panel (NIP) used in NZ does not achieve the goal of facilitating healthier food … may not produce enough variation in scores: According to Dr Mike Rayner, who led development of the rules underpinning … up as a reason for keeping labels voluntary. Author:   Dr Ninya Maubach  ( ninya.maubach@otago.ac.nz ) … Will the …
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  • Invisible alcohol outlets: How data blind spots weaken harm reduction

    … Alcohol availability Alcohol is Aotearoa New Zealand’s (NZ) most harmful drug. 1 It causes more death and disability … for their obligations under Te Tiriti.  The ARLA data In NZ, information on alcohol outlets is recorded and maintained … Sciences, University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau Dr Anja Mizdrak  Department of Public Health, University of …
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  • Government funding of interpreters in Primary Care is needed to ensure quality care

    … The pandemic has highlighted many problems in the NZ health system. This blog will address the question of … Auckland) who speak two or more languages but not Māori or NZ Sign Language. Most of this group will speak English and … were given the resources to address these issues. Dr Api Talemaitoga a GP in South Auckland said: During the …
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  • Social media and youth wellbeing: The need for a multi-layered public health approach

    … 13 Of particular concern in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ), is evidence showing that Māori are more likely than … social media to children and adolescents  Author details  Dr Samantha Marsh , School of Population Health, University … Health, University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau Dr Joanna Chu , School of Population Health, University of …
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  • Emphasis on indigenous forests in ETS would benefit public health

    … Summary  The NZ Government is currently consulting the public on a redesign of the NZ Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), its key climate change … into account now and in the future. However, to date, NZ Government agencies have poorly integrated public health …
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  • Tobacco industry interference: Is the new Government meeting its international obligations?

    … the Ministry of Health acknowledges on its website . The NZ Ministry of Health has taken action to ensure all … of cigarettes underground and into the black market.”   Dr Shane Reti, Minister of Health (overall) Asked how he knew … all engagement with tobacco companies. Author details Prof Janet Hoek ,  Prof Richard Edwards ,  and  Assoc Prof Andrew …
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  • Study of NZ fruit & vegetable prices suggests markets best value-for-money

    … food – and so we studied fruit and vegetable prices in two NZ cities in this newly published article in PLOS ONE . In … disease and a diet low in vegetables was ranked 17 th . In NZ, low-income groups have been shown to have the lowest … of fruits and vegetables – according to the most recent NZ Health Survey (see Figures below). Differential intake of …
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  • Proposed Emissions Reduction Plan: A weak response to a weak target

    … against the ERP2. As a result, Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) is unlikely to meet its emission reduction target, and … of climate change. 1 The NDC, endorsed by successive NZ Governments, relies on purchasing ~100 million tonnes of … Otago Wellington, and Public Health Communication Centre Dr John Kerr , Science Lead, Public Health Communication …
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