Draft regulations for introducing plain packaging for cigarettes have been revealed by the Government. Associate Health Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga […]
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WHO backs Olympics despite Zika letter – Expert reaction
An open letter signed by almost 200 health researchers calls on the International Olympic Committee and World Health Organization (WHO) […]
Continue readingLow-carb, high fat diet advice questioned – Expert reaction
Experts are questioning the findings of a new report from UK health charities that has called for an overhaul of […]
Continue readingWHO warns of Zika spreading to Europe – Expert reaction
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that there is a “low to moderate” risk of of a Zika virus […]
Continue readingUPDATED: DHBs to control water fluoridation – In the News
The Government has announced planned legislation that will move responsibility for water fluoridation from local councils to District Health Boards. […]
Continue readingAcademics push for sugary drinks tax – In the News
In open letter published this weekend, public health researchers are calling on the Government to introduce a tax on sugary […]
Continue readingShould NZ copy the UK sugar tax? – Expert reaction
The UK have announced plans to introduce a tax on sugary drinks. Should New Zealand follow suit? In the newly […]
Continue readingHealth Star Rating labels – Expert Reaction
The Government has this week launched the public awareness campaign for the new Health Star Rating front-of-pack labelling, aiming to […]
Continue readingZika virus may be be carried by mosquito found in NZ – Expert reaction
The Zika virus may be carried by a mosquito species found in New Zealand, according to preliminary results from Brazilian […]
Continue readingFailing food production to kill 500,000 in 2050 – Expert reaction
Unchecked climate change will hit food production so severely that an extra half a million people could die through changes […]
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