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  • E-bikes are the new cars- why don’t transport policy makers treat them seriously?

    … E-bikes are everywhere. Sales are booming and predicted to overtake sales of new cars in a few years. There were … to regular bikes and other modes of transport. Do e-bikes reduce carbon emissions? There is now a reasonable body of … to own more than one car. For New Zealand this is really important; we have extremely high levels of car ownership per …
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  • Potential new regulatory options for e-cigarettes/ANDS in NZ

    … will slow innovation in the market and may leave the field to the tobacco industry, who then may shape it to their … extent of imports is unknown. Yet, the level of use by NZ youth suggests a considerable volume, with growth from 7% to … into the scope of this new (and untried) legislation. 4) Reduce potential harm and nuisance to others from vaping (and …
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  • How taking an evidence-informed approach can be used to prioritise interventions: The example of cardiovascular disease

    … Summary New governments are fortunate in being able to use modern techniques to help them take evidence-informed … 15% of all ‘health loss’ in the country. 1 CVD is also an important contributor to health loss for Māori and a major … As per the point directly above, such taxes may also reduce other environmental harms from livestock agribusiness …
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  • Current and future generations must flourish: Time for a long-term and global perspective on pandemic and other catastrophic risks

    … NZ Parliamentary Commissioner for Catastrophic Risks to help prioritise action and ensure a safe and flourishing … Summit of the Future  to discuss topics including these proposals addressing major risks and future generations … 2020). This means that humanity has the power to vastly reduce the risk and secure a flourishing future. However, …
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  • The maths and ethics of minimising COVID-19 deaths in NZ

    … The NZ Government must do more to clearly articulate its COVID-19 strategy: eradication or ‘flattening the curve’ mitigation. But to do so means understanding the maths and ethics of both … restart’. Or is it ‘flattening the curve’, which aims to reduce harm from the epidemic while slowly building up herd …
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  • COVID-19, Christmas, the New Year and Summer Holidays: What the NZ Government and individuals can do to minimise the risks

    … discuss the two major COVID-19 threats that NZ will need to manage between now and the end of January: New Zealand’s … are an ongoing concern because the genetic changes may reduce our ability to contain the virus, (through a mix of … over the holidays. This precaution may be particularly important for children who are currently too young to be …
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  • New Vaping Bill: Some important progress but critical gaps remain

    … Summary The coalition Government has moved quickly to “crack down” on youth vaping and proposes introducing new … penalties for sales to minors. These steps will help reduce young people’s exposure to vaping products and remove … vapes.  However, some of the recently released Bill’s proposals raise new questions, particularly the definition of …
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  • Using Rapid Antigen Tests to improve COVID-19 control in Aotearoa NZ

    … Most COVID-19 testing aims to identify infected people. To date, Aotearoa NZ has relied … be used to show past COVID-19 infection or vaccination, but does not accurately identify current COVID-19 infection … should be considered (see below). There are several steps that would assist the effective implementation of RATs …
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  • COVID-19 and the law in Aotearoa NZ

    … costs, and mask use. The implementation of law relating to COVID-19 has meant that public health law has become real in daily life in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ). But not all of us are quite sure what the law allows, and … level for drivers to zero, increase alcohol taxes, and reduce sales hours for alcohol. … COVID-19 and the law in …
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  • The science is certain: masks work. Policy and practice must support their use

    … and implications for Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ). We need to upgrade mask policy to align with current evidence. NZ is … by the airborne route, which means that masking will help reduce transmission. Masks protect against multiple … against seasonal, epidemic, and pandemic infections. An important next step for winter 2024 is to identify situations …
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