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Media release: ‘Zombie arguments’ are being used to justify repealing smokefree
… boost illicit tobacco trade are false according to public health experts. In the latest Briefing from the Public Health Communication Centre, University of Auckland Professor Chris Bullen and colleagues explain how … NZ’s smokefree legislation. Professor Bullen says claims of an increase in a black market have long been touted by the …
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Media release: Will NZ’s next government face up to future catastrophic risks?
… risks such as future pandemics, nuclear war, out of control artificial intelligence and climate change according to the results of a new survey. The Public Health Communication Centre (PHCC) conducted the survey of …
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In the news: PHCC launch
… Professor Michael Baker launches public health communication centre Stuff featured the launch of the Public Health Communication Centre with a story on 9 February, the day of the event at Te Wharewaka o Poneke. PHCC Director, …
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Full video: Health Coalition Aotearoa political panel 2023
… Chloe Swarbrick (Green Party) spoke to over 100 members of the public health sector and media at a political panel on Tuesday, … Public Health Communications Centre, and the University of Otago, Wellington . The panel coincided with the release …
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The PHCC featured in University of Otago Magazine
… to share evidence produced by researchers on public health and social determinants of health that shape our communities now and for future … generations," Prof Michael Baker tells the University of Otago Magazine. The Public Health Communication Centre …
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Submission: Science Sector and Universty Advisory Groups
… Read the Public Health Communication Centre submissions to the Science Sector … Prof Sir Peter Gluckman, were established by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment and the Ministry of Education respectively. In response to Phase One …
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Media release: Aotearoa New Zealand ranks lowest in international alcohol policy comparison
… has placed Aotearoa New Zealand at the bottom of the list, highlighting urgent gaps in policy settings that … the public from alcohol harm. In the latest Public Health Communication Centre Briefing , the International … Control Policy Index is used to assess the strength of alcohol policy across four areas with the strongest …
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Media release: Proposed greenhouse gas Emissions Reduction Plan: A weak response that misses the target
… Health, energy and business experts are warning that the … until 25 August. “The proposed ERP2 contains a number of tactics that will delay clear decarbonisation targets and … 2028.” “In the same vein, the plan holds up restoration of wetlands as an example of a “nature-based solution” that …
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Media release: Tighter controls on vape marketing due, but gaps remain
… Public health experts say new legislation coming into effect on 17 … to expand their customer base. Vaper retailers’ use of free products, rewards, discounts, loyalty schemes and … people who are more price sensitive,” says University of Otago Professor Janet Hoek, a tobacco control expert. “The …
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Submission: Fast-Track Approvals Bill
… Read the Public Health Communication Centre submission on the Fast-Track … in the submission are: The Bill is significantly out-of-step with the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet advice on best-practice …
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