There’s limited evidence that oral nicotine and tobacco products are effective smoking cessation aids so do we need them in NZ? Dr Jude Ball phcc.org.nz/briefing/can-o…

There’s limited evidence that oral nicotine and tobacco products are effective smoking cessation aids so do we need them in NZ? Dr Jude Ball UniofOtagoWellington phcc.org.nz/briefing/can-o…

Government is considering giving the green light to selling oral tobacco & nicotine products in NZ to provide more options for smokers looking to quit - but there’s little evidence that they are effective for this. Dr Jude Ball University of Otago phcc.org.nz/briefing/can-o…

Listen to our Editor - Tangata Whenua Emma Rawson-Te Patu Emma Rawson-Te Patu Indigenous WG WFPHA speaking all things public health with Dale Husband on Waatea waateanews.com/2024/08/13/emm…

Online on-demand alcohol may increase alcohol-related harm, with evidence of underage and binge drinking, Researchers examine the issues and say more needs to be done to regulate the services.phcc.org.nz/briefing/alcoh…

Alcohol on-demand is growing in Aotearoa, posing serious health risks—especially for vulnerable groups. Online services are outpacing regulations, with poor age checks and lack of vendor accountability. Time for stronger laws to protect our communities. phcc.org.nz/briefing/alcoh…

Healthy school lunches really can change the trajectory of children’s lives. Why would you dismantle that? #KaOraKaAko Health Coalition Aotearoa thepost.co.nz/nz-news/350380…

Health, energy and business experts are warning that the government’s second greenhouse gas ‘Emissions Reduction Plan” lacks the ambition needed to reach its target and will have consequences for our population’s health. phcc.org.nz/briefing/propo…

"Aotearoa NZ is unlikely to meet its emission reduction target, and there will be negative consequences for our environment, population health and ultimately our economy." phcc.org.nz/briefing/propo…

There has been no significant decrease in the number of mothers and babies dying in New Zealand over the last 15 years and recommendations for change continue to be ignored. phcc.org.nz/briefing/aotea…

Preterm birth is one of the leading causes of fetal and neonatal death, and many of these deaths are preventable according to Dr Rose Elder. Read our latest Briefing. phcc.org.nz/briefing/aotea…

Congratulations to Auckland Council on their long fight against the alcohol lobby (4917 days). The new policy is a step forward, but it's time for national leaders to take stronger action. #HealthFirst #AlcoholPolicy Read HCA's full statement here: healthcoalition.org.nz/auckland-alcoh…

"Meaningful action must be taken to ensure financial systems function in ways that promote, or at least do not undermine, health, social equity, and the environment."

We can be healthier, happier and have a fairer society by reducing our transport emissions, new research has found. Read more in The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand theconversation.com/healthier-happ…

Preventing dementia, particularly among Māori and Pacific communities, requires a population-level, whole-of-government approach to tackle key risk factors linked to social disadvantage and poverty.phcc.org.nz/briefing/growi…

"We have shown that the risk of developing dementia is 60% higher for people living in the most deprived areas of NZ... higher rates of risk factors for dementia are associated with increasing social disadvantage, regardless of ethnicity." #Dementia phcc.org.nz/briefing/growi…