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In the news: Call for CO2 monitors for early childhood centres featured
… On 24 April, the New Zealand Health featured a recent Public Health Expert Briefing revealing high levels of CO2 found in a study of early childhood centres (ECEs). As part of a bigger article on the early start to the flu season, Dr …
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Full video: Health Coalition Aotearoa political panel 2023
… over 100 members of the public health sector and media at a political panel on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, in Wellington. … alcohol, tobacco and unhealthy food. The event, including a 45-minute Q & A session was hosted by Radio New Zealand senior broadcaster …
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In the news: Health experts warn Kiwis at 'serious risk' of measles epidemic as immunisation rates plummet
… immunisation is that most people haven't experienced a measles epidemic and don't realise the harm and misery it … on measles? Aotearoa must close an ‘immunity gap’ to avoid a measles epidemic. He featured in a package on TV 1 News and on RNZ , NewstalkZB, Mediaworks, …
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Submission: Science Sector and Universty Advisory Groups
… the sector must invest in training and infrastructure: "A science system that encourages non-academic impact must … The submissions also call on the sector to support a thriving media ecosystem: "Strengthening the media sector … research to the public—and policymakers. It also plays a critical role in representing the views of the wider public …
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In the news: Tracking and evaluating AI in government services
… and Emerging Tech Ethicist, tells Waatea News that we need a stocktake that shows the use of AI in government so the … as co-author of our Briefing Has the time come for a register of AI systems used by government agencies? … In …
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PHCC monthly Newsletter: September 2024
… defining features of public health. Not only is there a focus on the health of populations, but also a long-term perspective and a concern for addressing health determinants and inequities. …
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Media release: Vaping crackdown falls short: Gaps in new bill leave youth at risk
… coalition Government is moving to reduce youth vaping with a proposed bill that introduces measures to ban disposable … wants to “crackdown” on youth vaping, it must take a more comprehensive approach, including tighter controls on … products adults use to stop smoking,” she says. “A more robust approach could also include regulating vaping …
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Media release: Oral tobacco and nicotine products: Do we want them in NZ?
… as TikTok, announcing ‘now available in NZ’ with links to a ZYN NZ online store.” Under the Smokefree Environments and … such as nicotine gum and lozenges which are classed as a medicine. Dr Ball says manufacturers of NRT products must … – either synthetic or extracted from tobacco – and are often marketed to appeal to young people.” “This country has …
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Media release: New analysis shows Ka Ora, Ka Ako Healthy School Lunch Programme exceeds expectations
… Auckland Professor Boyd Swinburn and co-authors have used a Value for Investment analysis to examine what the programme … 20% meaning happier, more engaged students and that is a big plus for the programme,” he says adding hungry kids are … identifying ways to expand the programme, undertaking a formal cost-effectiveness study, and building in more …
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Media release: Money down the drain - The high cost of leaking water pipes
… could be costing the country upwards of $122 million a year according to public health researchers. In the latest … ‘Three Waters’ reforms, the Government must develop a credible alternative to support councils to achieve the … They should begin charging where households use more than a basic allocation of water to avoid equity issues.” The …
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