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  • The Smokefree legislation is evidence-based, removing it is not

    … of Public Health, University of Otago Wellington Dr Jude Ball , ASPIRE Aotearoa Research Centre, and Senior … and Biostatistics, University of Auckland Prof Michael Baker , Co-Director, Public Health Communication Centre, and … Health, University of Auckland Assoc Prof Andrew Waa ,  Co-Director of ASPIRE Aotearoa Research …
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  • Stubbing out democracy: no Government mandate for smokefree repeal

    … the Third Reading debate National’s health spokesperson, Dr Shane Reti, not only explained why he saw denicotinisation … attention to stakeholder views The Minister of Health, Dr Reti, has stated that a major reason for not proceeding … Author details Prof Richard Edwards ,  Assoc Prof Andrew Waa , Prof Janet Hoek , co-directors, ASPIRE Aotearoa …
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  • Strong public support for healthy food policies in Aotearoa

    … in line with international best evidence. Author details Dr Rana Peniamina , Research Fellow, Te Rōpū Rangahau ō Te … and Social Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin Dr Bronwen McNoe , Co-Director of Te Rōpū Rangahau ō Te Kāhui … and Social Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin Dr John Kerr , Science Lead, Public Health Communication …
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  • Parliamentary voting for smokefree over two decades: Implications for future progress

    … Paper supporting the denicotinisation component by Hon Dr Shane Reti, the health spokesperson for National. The key … repealed law, which the current Health Minister (Hon Dr Shane Reti) apparently strongly supports, could have been … 2.   Noes: 43 National: 33; ACT: 10. Introduced by Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall who was Minister of Health in a Labour …
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  • Increases in speed limits: Unjust and unjustifiable

    … of Public Health, University of Otago, Wellington Dr Vanessa Beanland , Director, Otago Transport Research … and Earth Sciences, Victoria University of Wellington Dr Angela Curl , Department of Population Health, University … of Public Health, University of Otago, Wellington Dr Rebbecca Lilley , Department of Preventive and Social …
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  • Media release: Health vs profit: The growing influence of big business on NZ lawmaking

    … about policy capture. University of Otago researcher, Dr Jude Ball says these examples are just the “tip of the … both economically vibrant and health-promoting,” says Dr Ball. … Media release: Health vs profit: The growing …
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  • Only eight more years to go to 2025: Time for the NZ Government to step up its tobacco endgame

    … Authors:  Frederieke Sanne van der Deen Prof Nick Wilson Dr Christine Cleghorn Dr Linda Cobiac Dr Giorgi Kvizhinadze Dr Nhung Nghiem Prof Tony Blakely … …
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  • The arrival of Candida auris in Aotearoa NZ: risk assessment and actions needed

    … and updated C. auris testing guidelines.   Author details Dr Françios Olivier is with the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne. Dr Sally Roberts and Dr Arthur Morris are from Te Whatu Ora … Biochemistry, University of Otago, Dunedin. Prof Michael Baker is with the Department of Public Health, University of …
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  • Media release: New Zealand urged to boost pandemic preparedness as bird flu spreads in US cattle

    … of preparedness. Public Health Professor Michael Baker from the University of Otago, Wellington, says now is … never know the timing of the next pandemic” says Professor Baker “These capabilities are a good investment as they also …
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  • Rising congenital syphilis in Aotearoa New Zealand needs a strong response

    … population also needs to be addressed. Author details Dr  Emma Best  - Paediatric Infectious Diseases specialist, … Child and Youth Health The University of Auckland  Dr Danny de Lore - Paediatrician Rata Hauora Tamariki,  Mātai Arotamariki, Te Whatu Ora Lakes Dr Julia Scott - Public Health and Sexual Health Physician, …
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