Low-income households spend disproportionately more of their income on electricity costs in NZ, yet many are still unable to meet basic energy needs.

An Aotearoa New Zealand-Australia pandemic cooperation agreement could offer multiple benefits in the preparation for almost inevitable future pandemics.

There is a well-established body of research from New Zealand and overseas that clearly links alcohol use with poor mental health outcomes and increased suicide risk. This Briefing lays out the evidence to counter recent media statements from a prominent mental health campaigner suggesting alcohol can be a "solution".

Recent law changes mean councils across Aotearoa New Zealand have increased powers to develop and enforce effective Local Alcohol Policies that reduce alcohol availability and the associated harms in their communities.