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Submission: Science Sector and Universty Advisory Groups
… Read the Public Health Communication Centre submissions to the Science Sector and University Advisory Groups. The … and the Ministry of Education respectively. In response to Phase One consultations, the Public Health Communication … Centre made nearly identical submissions, one to each group. Our submission argues that with an increased …
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Media release: Another Havelock North? Govt undoing protections for drinking water safety
… that left four dead and thousands ill. The latest Briefing from the Public Health Communication Centre— Another Havelock … Otago research fellow Marnie Prickett says the Inquiry led to policy changes aimed at strengthening the protection of … Policy Statement for Freshwater Management was rewritten to prioritise the protection of drinking water sources over …
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In the news: NZ failing to protect children from unhealthy food marketing
… about new WHO guidelines on unhealthy food marketing to children and how NZ doesn't measure up when she appeared on Radio NZ's … NZ falling behind on international rules to protect kids from food marketing - on Newstalk ZB . … In the news: NZ …
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April PHCC Newsletter
… Click here to read about the latest from the PHCC in our April Newsletter. Featuring school … leaks and Long Covid. The newsletter recaps Briefings from the last month as well as highlighting interesting new …
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Watch this space – The Public Health Communication Centre launches soon
… on our website before 9 February 2023, you are early to the party. After the launch on that day, you will be able … back over past blog posts. ( The Briefing is rebranded from the successful Public Health Expert Blog which has run … health, eliminating Māori health inequities, and ensuring safe drinking water for all New Zealanders. Subscribe below …
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In the news: Vaping industry needs to walk the talk
… Professor Janet Hoek challenges the vaping industry to back up its calls for stronger steps to protect our young people with action in this piece from Newsroom . The opinion editorial followed on from the …
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In the news: Long Covid: Teachers, healthcare workers most vulnerable occupations, report finds
… action urgently needed . The Briefing presented findings from a review of Long Covid to guide NZ’s response to this public health threat. Co author, Professor Michael …
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Media release: Insulation matters - The evidence for keeping our improved Building Code standards
… cost industry, energy savings and our health according to public health researchers. The Government is considering … insulation required in new homes. In the latest Briefing from the Public Health Communication Centre Dr Lucy … lay out the evidence for retaining hard-won improvements to the Building Code. “There is a 20-year history of solid …
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In the news: Call for cyclone inquiry to better prepare for the next
… Wilson told RNZ's Morning Report on 7 June that we need to look at how much worse Cyclone Gabrielle could have been, and uncover … "hidden gaps" in the response. Professor Wilson explained how looking at worse outcomes helps us plan better as …
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In the news: The cancer-causing dangers in our workplaces
… Researchers say New Zealand needs to beef up its workplace health and safety system, to better monitor the long-term consequences of exposure to … on 21 June. The Conversation also published an article from the authors - NZ workers have unacceptably high …
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