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Worth its weight: Building insulation in New Zealand
… even further following the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change . These international bodies highlight that … turn to air conditioning during summer rather than relying on passive cooling to keep us comfortable (see this and this … see here for a presentation of new research we’re working on with young people ). Currently, the Government appears to …
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Charting our way back to normal
… public can themselves assess different policy responses under different scenarios. The model broadly applies four … to outbreaks (later to lockdown, earlier out, rely more on contact tracing – but still trying to eliminate) Tight … This example simulated average daily infections based on 75 per cent vaccine coverage, a Reproduction Rate of …
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Might a ‘Coasean’ social contract mitigate overall societal harm from COVID-19?
… or more broadly the risk of death if infected in the under 60 age-group is 0.145% vs 3.28% in the 60+ age-group, a … type responses involve a disproportionately heavy impact on younger generations in terms of welfare, education, … to value freedom if they are healthy and fit). Research on individual preferences could be rapidly conducted to …
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Media release: Experts urge NZ-Australia pandemic pact for future preparedness
… “Joint simulation modelling could guide decision-makers on health and economic impacts, building on past collaborative modelling efforts. Shared, high-quality … would strengthen exclusion strategies.” The Briefing goes on to list how a NZ-Australia agreement could enhance shared …
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The COVID-19 pandemic in Aotearoa/NZ: A brief photo-essay with 10 photos
… Aotearoa/NZ, each photo is accompanied by a brief comment on the pandemic impact or response. In some instances these … inhalation route for this pandemic virus 6 (and especially on aircraft), is a notable deficit with the Government’s …
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Media release: Money down the drain - The high cost of leaking water pipes
… pipes have cracks in them. “Having turned their backs on the previous government’s ‘Three Waters’ reforms, the … says Ms Prickett. “Councils in turn need to expand on the use of water metering to better understand where leaks … had the benefit of using “real world” water prices based on those set by Councils in 14 localities around the country. …
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Media release: Rise in congenital syphilis requires action – experts
… occurs when a mother with syphilis passes the infection on to her baby during pregnancy. Prior to 2017 cases in NZ … for NZSHS. “Some hapū māmā continue to miss out on essential antenatal healthcare, including syphilis … disability. "We have learnt lessons from the pandemic on setting up public health infrastructure that is equitable …
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(Un)licensed to kill: do we need to regulate how tobacco is sold?
… inform tobacco supply policies (both published in the NZ Medical Journal, 1 April 2016). This blog overviews the … as deadly and addictive as tobacco, which causes death on a scale unprecedented for a consumer product, can be sold … tobacco if they are located in residential zones; within 500 feet of “youth-populated areas” (schools, childcare …
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The alarms are flashing red: Five reasons to upgrade our Alert Level system before the next Covid-positive traveller visits a major city
… disease epidemics, and uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi. On 19-21 June 2021 NZ experienced a critical incident in … of this variant if further transmission had occurred. On the other hand, there was likely to have been resistance … to indicate heightened concern, but with minimal impact on normal activities. 3. We need an Alert Level system to …
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Walking and cycling for transport is good for physical activity levels in Kiwis!
… obesity rates, lower heart disease, stroke (the list goes on). This blog looks at a new study we just published that … many disease risks. The important questions to focus on now are what are the best policies and incentives to …
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