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Submission: Fast-Track Approvals Bill
… in the submission are: The Bill is significantly out-of-step with the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet advice on best-practice policy and policy development. The Bill reduces the rigour required and …
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Media release: Vaping crackdown falls short: Gaps in new bill leave youth at risk
… But experts say it doesn’t go far enough. University of Otago researchers from the ASPIRE Aotearoa Centre have … key factors such as these price promotions, the density of vape outlets, and vaping product appeal. Also, the … and keep nicotine and tobacco companies out of policy development. Youth vaping rates in Aotearoa remain very high …
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In the news: PHCC co-hosts political panel on prevention
… Centre, Health Coalition Aotearoa, and the University of Otago, Wellington, in the capital on 8 August 2023. The panel was held on the back of the release of a Health Coalition Aotearoa political survey on where the …
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Full video: Health Coalition Aotearoa political panel 2023
… Chloe Swarbrick (Green Party) spoke to over 100 members of the public health sector and media at a political panel on … Public Health Communications Centre, and the University of Otago, Wellington . The panel coincided with the release of Health Coalition Aotearoa's policy survey of the political …
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In the news: Long Covid: Teachers, healthcare workers most vulnerable occupations, report finds
… University of Otago Associate Professor Amanda Kvalsvig was interviewed … RNZ's Morning Report on 26 March following the publication of the Briefing Long Covid in Aotearoa NZ: Risk assessment … needed . The Briefing presented findings from a review of Long Covid to guide NZ’s response to this public health …
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Submission: Science Sector and Universty Advisory Groups
… Prof Sir Peter Gluckman, were established by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment and the Ministry of Education respectively. In response to Phase One … the media sector is essential for effective dissemination of scientific research to the public—and policymakers. It …
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In the news: Tracking and evaluating AI in government services
… Waatea News that we need a stocktake that shows the use of AI in government so the public, Māori and other … and discrimination. Dr Taiuru was speaking as co-author of our Briefing Has the time come for a register of AI systems used by government agencies? … In the news: …
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In the news: Doctors say a surge in whooping cough cases shows how much immunisation rates need to improve.
… to severe disease, especially if a national epidemic of pertussis occurs. Dr David was speaking as one of the co authors of the Briefing - Increasing whooping cough cases put pēpi at …
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PHCC monthly Newsletter: August 2024
… have examined the Government's unprecedented move of slashing excise tax on a tobacco product in the form of heated tobacco products. Authors have also explored how …
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Submission: Safer Online Services and Media Platforms
… misinformation as harmful content Acknowledging promotion of certain products as harmful content Ensuring adequate … According to the summary provided by the Department of Internal Affairs: Under the proposals, online and other … them. [...] Regulatory efforts will focus on the areas of highest risk, such as harm to children or content that …
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