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Media release: Call for transparency from the Government on tobacco industry influence and connections
… , Professor Janet Hoek and co-authors from the University of Otago have compared statements by coalition ministers with … policies from commercial and other vested interests of the tobacco industry,” says Professor Hoek. New Zealand … of sync with public opinion, people are entitled to know what influences are shaping policy,” she says. Professor Hoek …
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Media release: Oral tobacco and nicotine products: Do we want them in NZ?
… The Government appears poised to allow the sale of oral tobacco and nicotine products in Aotearoa NZ. However … who are vulnerable to nicotine addiction. University of Otago researchers from ASPIRE Aotearoa investigate the … already directly targeting NZ youth which may be in breach of NZ law. “Since January this year, ZYN promotions have …
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Media release: Regulator failure on nitrate in drinking water dumps escalating costs on those downstream
… The severity of nitrate pollution in Canterbury’s drinking water … to be making the situation worse. Lead author, University of Otago Research Fellow Marnie Prickett says last year Canterbury recorded its highest-ever numbers of dairy cattle—the major source of nitrate pollution in the …
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… (PHCC) is dedicated to increasing the reach and impact of public health research, making it more accessible to the … public and decision-makers. Positioned at the intersection of Aotearoa New Zealand’s world-class public health research, … economic tools to support these transformative changes. What we do The PHCC through its flagship publication, The …
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Media release: Councils encouraged to curb alcohol availability in new policy environment
… community calls for greater protection from high levels of alcohol availability and the associated harms, according … co-chair Steve Randerson and co-authors examine the impact of the law changes and outline how LAPs can be developed … had the ability to develop LAPs that reflect the input of the whole community and reduce alcohol harm but in …
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In the news: New dementia research highlights deprivation as major reason Māori and Pacific people more at risk
… Following our Briefing, The growing burden of dementia in Aotearoa: Scope for prevention , lead author … is a factor fuelling the country’s soaring rates of dementia. Dr Ma'u from the Department of Psychological Medicine at the University of Auckland, …
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In the news: Experts pitch 'Swiss cheese model' for gun laws
… , co-authored by Ms Yasbek and Dr Lucy Telfar-Barnard. "What it says is that in the goal of reducing harms, deaths and injuries there are multiple … need a layered approach, where you've got lots and lots of different policy tools. None of them are particularly …
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Media release: Associate Health Minister’s tobacco policy contradicts official advice, aligns with industry lobbyists
… lobbyists' talking points, according to an analysis of recently released documents. Prof Janet Hoek and … from the ASPIRE 2025 research group at the University of Otago, Wellington, have examined the Ministry of Health’s advice on repealing smokefree legislation and …
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Media release: Experts urge NZ-Australia pandemic pact for future preparedness
… Centre, Professor Nick Wilson from the University of Otago and co-authors examine how Aotearoa NZ and Australia … capacity to best protect the health and wellbeing of their populations facing increasing pandemic risks. The … if bioengineered pathogens are involved. “The list of pathogens with pandemic potential is growing, including …
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Concluding the Public Health Solutions Series 
… “ remains under massive strain ” and with the relaxing of covid rules this issue is unlikely to ease in the near future. The ongoing demands of Covid-19, long covid and deferred routine care will … in Aotearoa. These blogs have presented evidence of policies that can improve overall health and wellbeing …
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