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In the news: Low income households cut back on showering, washing and cooking as power bills rise
… Low income households cut back on showering, washing and cooking as power bills rise , following the publication … Dr O'Sullivan was also interviewed by Newstalk ZB, Stuff, and Dale Husband on Waatea Radio . … In the news: Low income households cut back on showering, washing and cooking as power bills rise …
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In the news: Public health experts and the food industry call on govt to fund health survey
… Public health and food industry experts are calling on the government to … Survey to better understand New Zealanders eating habits and to help shape public policy. Cliona Ni Mhurchu, a … Prof Ni Mhurchu was also interviewed by Newstalk ZB and Mediaworks. … In the news: Public health experts and the …
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PHCC monthly newsletter: September 2025
… the last month focussed on describing tools, interventions and approaches for enhancing the delivery of public health services—the infrastructure for protecting and improving population health and equity. Check out our Briefings, public health news and …
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Media release: ‘Zombie arguments’ are being used to justify repealing smokefree
… Centre, University of Auckland Professor Chris Bullen and colleagues explain how ‘zombie arguments’ – arguments that refuse to die despite lacking logical or empirical foundation – are being used to justify repealing … in smokefree legislation, particularly retailer reduction and denicotinisation, would boost illicit tobacco trade.” …
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Media release: Regulator failure on nitrate in drinking water dumps escalating costs on those downstream
… standards, with some already looking at new water sources or additional treatment. This shifts the burden of pollution onto those downstream—households and ratepayers—who were not responsible for creating the … making now.” The Briefing calls on ECan to take immediate and effective action to prevent further nitrate contamination …
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In the news: The cancer-causing dangers in our workplaces
… say New Zealand needs to beef up its workplace health and safety system, to better monitor the long-term … throughout the course of people's careers. Dr Amanda Eng and Professor John Potter were interviewed on RNZ's The … exposures to carcinogens – they need better protection and long-term health monitoring on 29 June. … In the news: …
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Media release: Money down the drain - The high cost of leaking water pipes
… of good public health – access to safe drinking water – and costs councils, communities, and the country. “Nationally, we’re losing about 20% of … to surrounding infrastructure from the leaking water and possible pathways for contamination of drinking water …
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Submission: Resource Management (Freshwater and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
… Select Committee on Resource Management (Freshwater and Other Matters) Amendment Bill . Our submission recommends … by the Bill be reviewed for their impact on public health and the ecosystem, which supports the health of communities. … remains. … Submission: Resource Management (Freshwater and Other Matters) Amendment Bill …
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PHCC Newsletter: July 2024
… climate change, speed limits, oral nicotine products, and how AI use needs to be tracked and evaluated. The newsletter recaps Briefings from the last … interesting new research, funding opportunities and events … PHCC Newsletter: July 2024 …
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In the news: New dementia research highlights deprivation as major reason Māori and Pacific people more at risk
… Zealand Herald about their findings which indicate Māori and Pacific people are not at more risk of dementia due to … , Newstalk ZB, Mediaworks, the Pacific Media Network and 95bFM … In the news: New dementia research highlights deprivation as major reason Māori and Pacific people more at risk …
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