… 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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… 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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… 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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… restrictions, such as the R18 law currently in place in NZ, which prohibit sale of tobacco products to anyone aged … with international best practice. Authors details Prof Janet Hoek , Co-Director of ASPIRE Aotearoa Research … of Public Health, University of Otago Wellington Dr Fiona Sing , Research Fellow, Faculty of Medical and …
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… The NZ Government has published a discussion document outlining … a positive step for Aotearoa/New Zealand. *Author details: Dr Jude Ball is based at the University of Otago, Wellington, … Generation policy proposal. Professors Richard Edwards and Janet Hoek (University of Otago) are co-directors of the …
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… 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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… Tobacco) Amendment Bill addresses these requirements.[4] NZ modelling suggests that the very low nicotine cigarette … to people born after a specified date;[11, 14, 15] the NZ Bill sets that date as 01 January, 2009. This measure … and minimise the chance it will ever increase. *Authors: Janet Hoek, Jude Ball, Richard Edwards, Andrew Waa and Lani …
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… 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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… 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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… strategy would see ram raids increase . Health Minister Dr Shane Reti, who has overall responsibility for tobacco … since 1st April 2017 to 31st December 2023. Source: NZ Police – Retail crime and ram raids Police data also … smoked tobacco products. Authors details Professor Janet Hoek , Professor Richard Edwards , Associate …
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