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  • Calling for action on suicide prevention in Aotearoa

    … needed to address long-standing high rates of suicide in NZ. This approach requires a policy re-set moving the … Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO). Authors details  Dr Sarah McKenzie , Suicide and Mental Health Research Group, … Te Herenga Waka | Victoria University of Wellington Dr Chris Bowden, School of Education, Te Herenga Waka | …
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  • Media release: Experts urge NZ-Australia pandemic pact for future preparedness

    … Public health experts believe a NZ-Australia pandemic cooperation agreement could offer … University of Otago and co-authors examine how Aotearoa NZ and Australia could work together to maximise the two … and treaties are vital for mitigating pandemic risks, a NZ-Australia pandemic cooperation agreement could address …
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  • Implementing healthy food environment policies in Aotearoa

    … briefing outlines how we conducted Food-EPI in Aotearoa NZ . It looks at progress by the Government on food … are the biggest preventable cause of death in Aotearoa NZ 1 . These are related to our food environments 2 . Health … and equity and uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Author details Dr Sally Mackay is a Registered Nutritionist and Senior …
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  • Media release: Energy poverty: Low-income households hit hardest by rising power costs

    … more of their income on electricity costs in NZ, yet many are still unable to meet basic energy needs … while high-income households spend under 1.5% according to Dr Kimberley O’Sullivan and co-authors from the University of … cooking, and rarely or never heat their homes.” says Dr O’Sullivan. The health consequences of energy poverty are …
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  • Flooding, public health – and the need for more emphasis on prevention

    … of flooding disasters.   The recent flooding events in NZ (June 2015, lower North Island and Dunedin) remind us that … survivors was 9% to 53% at two years post-flood (3). Some NZ work has also considered the adverse mental health and … how tree planting reduces water run-off (10). Research in NZ has reported that annual water yield and peak flooding …
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  • Global survey shows New Zealanders value science highly, prioritise public health

    … crisis of trust both overseas and in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) , no country shows low trust in science.   This … that have been largely underrepresented in research. For NZ, it highlights key views on scientists and their role in … Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington  Dr John Kerr , Senior Research Fellow, Department of Public …
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  • Communicating public health evidence – a successful first year for the PHCC

    … processes as a critical health determinant in Aotearoa NZ and elsewhere. The PHCC officially launched on the 9th of … . Author details Prof Michael Baker , Director of the PHCC Dr John Kerr , Science Lead, PHCC Adele Broadbent,  Science … Fellow Richard Edwards , Chair, Editorial Board, PHCC Dr Cristina Cleghorn , Editorial Board, PHCC Prof Nick Wilson …
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  • New Zealanders strongly support policies to curb alcohol harm – will government listen?

    … commissioned a Talbot Mills survey in March 2025 assessing NZ adult opinion on the WHO ‘best buy’ interventions and more … Evidence and Insights Lead, Cancer Society of New Zealand Dr Karen Wright Public Health Physician, Co-Chair of Te Rōpū … Health Coalition Aotearoa Alcohol Policy Expert Panel Dr Annie Borland Public Health Registrar, Associate Member …
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  • Media release: Aotearoa New Zealand is flying blind on misinformation

    … the country vulnerable to emerging false narratives.  Dr John Kerr, lead author of the Briefing, notes that several … on new social media regulations has stalled," he says.  Dr Kerr says this creates a significant blind spot for New … especially in the context of public health.  According to Dr Kerr, a basic level of investment is needed to listen to …
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  • Good firearms law needs multiple defensive layers: The Swiss cheese model

    … firearms safety can be improved in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ). Here we consider the benefits to the Act of identifying … Authors details Philippa Yasbek, Independent researcher Dr Lucy Telfar-Barnard , Department of Public Health, Ōtākou … Arms Advisory Group. These positions are remunerated. Dr Telfar-Barnard has no competing interests. … Good firearms …
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